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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS4 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 TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS5
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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Kodak C135 versus Panasonic TS4, both Waterproof cameras by brands Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The C135 was unveiled within a month of the TS4 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the C135 matches up vs the TS4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Panasonic TS4

 C135 TS4 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Kodak C135

 TS4 C135 
Display sizing2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kClearer display (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Panasonic TS4

 C135 TS4 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2012Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak C135 provides outer 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 TS4 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the C135 versus the TS4.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the C135 and TS4 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The image below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the C135 and TS4.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Kodak C135 to render more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C135 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography advice
33
good resolution (14MP)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak C135 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS4 Street photography advice
53
environment sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low max ISO (1,250)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C135 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography features
31
good resolution (14MP)
environment sealing
fixed focal length (35mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
37
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery power (310 per charge)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography details
64
environment sealing
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
66
great battery power (310 shots)
environment proof
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography highlights
31
good resolution (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.4 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,250)
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
41
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
great battery power (310 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Vlogging camera
25
has face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic support
31
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Panasonic TS4
 Kodak EasyShare C135Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare C135 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT4
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2012-01-10 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1250 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.4" 2.7"
Display resolution 112 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 pounds) 197g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 310 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 1 1
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