Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS30
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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS30 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare C135 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak C135 Gallery & Panasonic TS30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Panasonic TS30
C135 | TS30 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Kodak C135
TS30 | C135 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 36 months |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 112k | Clearer display (+118k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak C135 and Panasonic TS30
C135 | TS30 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Contrast the Kodak C135 versus Panasonic TS30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare C135 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | |
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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 |