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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS6 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
  • Launched January 2012
Panasonic TS6
(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
  • Announced January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS5
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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS6, both Waterproof cameras by companies Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The C135 was announced 4 years earlier than the TS6 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the C135 matches up versus the TS6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Panasonic TS6

 C135 TS6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Kodak C135

 TS6 C135 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2012More modern by 36 months
Display dimension3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution460k112kCrisper display (+348k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Panasonic TS6

 C135 TS6 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak C135 enjoys external measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic TS6 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the C135 versus the TS6.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the C135 and TS6 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the C135 and TS6.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS6 to render extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged C135 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C135 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography info
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak C135 Street photography details
Panasonic TS6 Street photography details
53
weather proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
maximum ISO low (1,250)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Sports photography camera
31
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
can't change focal length (35mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proof
good battery life (370 per charge)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
72
good battery life (370 CIPA)
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography details
31
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,250)
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
52
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather proof
good battery life (370 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C135 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS6 Vlogging details
25
comes with face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone support
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Panasonic TS6
 Kodak EasyShare C135Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Brand Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare C135 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT6
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2012-01-10 2015-01-06
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 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 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.4" 3"
Resolution of screen 112 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lb) 214 grams (0.47 lb)
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 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 - 370 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $0 $300