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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic SZ7 Key Specs

Kodak C135
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1250
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35mm (F3.0) lens
  • 175g - 147 x 58 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Kodak C135 versus Panasonic SZ7, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The C135 was revealed very close to the SZ7 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the C135 scores versus the SZ7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Panasonic SZ7

 C135 SZ7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Kodak C135

 SZ7 C135 
Display dimensions3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution460k112kClearer display (+348k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Panasonic SZ7

 C135 SZ7 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2012Same generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak C135 offers physical measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ7 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Kodak C135 versus Panasonic SZ7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the C135 versus the SZ7.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the C135 and SZ7 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The graphic here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the C135 and SZ7.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of files although you should really consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic SZ7 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C135 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic SZ7 Portrait photography highlights
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
33
MP count decent (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Street photography camera
53
environment proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
maximum ISO low (1,250)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (133g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C135 Sports photography information
Panasonic SZ7 Sports photography information
31
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
environment proofing
can't change focal length (35mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 Travel photography info
Panasonic SZ7 Travel photography info
64
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
70
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography advice
31
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.4 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,250)
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C135 Vlogging features
Panasonic SZ7 Vlogging features
25
offers face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic socket
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (133g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Panasonic SZ7
 Kodak EasyShare C135Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
General Information
Make Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare C135 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-10 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1250 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.4 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 112 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $0 $199