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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS5 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 TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS4
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS6
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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Kodak C135 versus Panasonic TS5, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The C135 was released 18 months prior to the TS5 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the C135 scores versus the TS5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Panasonic TS5

 C135 TS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Kodak C135

 TS5 C135 
IntroducedJuly 2013January 2012More recent by 18 months
Display size3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution460k112kCrisper display (+348k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Panasonic TS5

 C135 TS5 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak C135 offers physical 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) and the Panasonic TS5 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the C135 versus the TS5.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the C135 and TS5 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the C135 and TS5.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS5 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older C135 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak C135
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS5
34
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
32
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak C135 Street photography info
Panasonic TS5 Street photography info
53
weather proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low maximum ISO (1,250)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C135 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS5 Sports photography info
31
good MP (14MP)
weather proofing
focal length is fixed (35mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
great battery power (370 per charge)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak C135
Travel photography with Panasonic TS5
64
weather proofing
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
72
great battery power (370 shots)
environment proof
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography details
32
good MP (14MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.4 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,250)
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
52
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
great battery power (370 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C135 Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS5 Vlogging factors
25
provides face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic support
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Panasonic TS5
 Kodak EasyShare C135Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare C135 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT5
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2012-01-10 2013-07-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1250 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.4" 3"
Resolution of display 112k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology 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 speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 5.60 m
Flash settings 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 lbs) 214g (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 - 370 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA DMW-BCM13
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
Storage slots One One
Retail price $0 $350