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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
28
Overall
34

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS20 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
  • Announced January 2012
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Kodak C135 versus Panasonic TS20, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The C135 was introduced within a month of the TS20 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the C135 scores versus the TS20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Panasonic TS20

 C135 TS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Kodak C135

 TS20 C135 
Display size2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kClearer display (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Panasonic TS20

 C135 TS20 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Kodak C135 features outer dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS20 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the C135 and the TS20.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the C135 and TS20 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The image below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the C135 and TS20.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS20 to give greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak C135
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS20
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
29
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak C135 Street photography details
Panasonic TS20 Street photography details
53
weather sealing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
maximum ISO low (1,250)
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (142g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Sports photography camera
31
megapixel count good (14MP)
weather sealing
focal length is fixed (35mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak C135
Travel photography with Panasonic TS20
64
weather sealing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
70
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Landscape photography camera
31
megapixel count good (14MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,250)
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
41
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Vlogging camera
25
features face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
31
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Panasonic TS20
 Kodak EasyShare C135Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare C135 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FT20
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2012-01-10 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1250 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.4 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 112 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lb) 142 gr (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 life - 250 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $179