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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Kodak C135
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1250
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35mm (F3.0) lens
  • 175g - 147 x 58 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2012
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS3
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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Kodak C135 versus Panasonic TS2, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The C135 was introduced 24 months after the TS2 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the C135 scores vs the TS2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Panasonic TS2

 C135 TS2 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 24 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Kodak C135

 TS2 C135 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Panasonic TS2

 C135 TS2 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Kodak C135 enjoys external measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic TS2 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the C135 versus the TS2.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the C135 and TS2 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the C135 and TS2.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you will need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger C135 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak C135
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS2
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak C135 Street photography information
Panasonic TS2 Street photography information
53
environment proof
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low max ISO (1,250)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Sports photography camera
31
good resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proof
focal length is fixed (35mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography info
64
environment proof
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
67
weather proofing
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Landscape photography camera
31
good resolution (14MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.4")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,250)
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
40
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak C135
Vlogging with Panasonic TS2
25
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Panasonic TS2
 Kodak EasyShare C135Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Company Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare C135 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FT2
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2012-01-10 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD II
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 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1250 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.4" 2.7"
Resolution of display 112 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 file 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lbs) 188 grams (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $350