Kodak C135 vs Panasonic SZ5

Here, we are looking at the Kodak C135 versus Panasonic SZ5, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The C135 was introduced 6 months prior to the SZ5 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the C135 matches up versus the SZ5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare C135 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The whole galleries are available at Kodak C135 Gallery & Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Kodak C135 comes with outer dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ5 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the C135 compared to the SZ5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the C135 and SZ5 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the C135 and SZ5.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images but you have to take the age of the cameras into account.