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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS1 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS2
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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Below is a extended review of the Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS1, both Waterproof cameras by companies Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The C135 was launched 2 years later than the TS1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the C135 scores versus the TS1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Panasonic TS1

 C135 TS1 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2009More recent by 36 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Kodak C135

 TS1 C135 
Screen sizing2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Panasonic TS1

 C135 TS1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak C135 features outside 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) whilst the Panasonic TS1 has measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the C135 versus the TS1.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the C135 and TS1 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The visual here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the C135 and TS1.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Kodak C135 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher C135 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak C135
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS1
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
20
no manual focus
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak C135 Street photography info
Panasonic TS1 Street photography info
53
environment proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
max ISO too low (1,250)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C135 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography features
31
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
environment proof
focal length is fixed (35mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography details
64
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
61
environment proofing
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography info
31
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.4")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,250)
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
35
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C135 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging features
25
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Panasonic TS1
 Kodak EasyShare C135Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Company Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare C135 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT1
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2012-01-10 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1250 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.4 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 112k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 pounds) 189g (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $380