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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS30 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 TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT30
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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Kodak C135 versus Panasonic TS30, both Waterproof cameras by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The C135 was revealed 4 years before the TS30 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the C135 matches up against the TS30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Panasonic TS30

 C135 TS30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Kodak C135

 TS30 C135 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2012More modern by 36 months
Display sizing2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kClearer display (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Panasonic TS30

 C135 TS30 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak C135 has got outer 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) and the Panasonic TS30 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the C135 and the TS30.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the C135 and TS30 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the C135 and TS30.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS30 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged C135 will be behind in sensor tech.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C135 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography info
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak C135 Street photography features
Panasonic TS30 Street photography features
53
environment sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low max ISO (1,250)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than others (142 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak C135
Sports photography with Panasonic TS30
31
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed focal length (35mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
low fps (1.3 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Travel photography camera
64
environment sealing
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
74
lighter than others (142g)
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Landscape photography camera
31
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.4 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,250)
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
43
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Vlogging camera
25
features face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic socket
33
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than others (142 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Panasonic TS30
 Kodak EasyShare C135Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare C135 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT30
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2012-01-10 2015-01-06
Physical type 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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1250 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.4" 2.7"
Screen resolution 112 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.3 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 pounds) 142g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 life - 250 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $180