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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic XS1 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 XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Kodak C135 vs Panasonic XS1, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The C135 was unveiled 12 months earlier than the XS1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the C135 scores vs the XS1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Panasonic XS1

 C135 XS1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Kodak C135

 XS1 C135 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 12 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Panasonic XS1

 C135 XS1 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Kodak C135 provides outer measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic XS1 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Examine the Kodak C135 vs Panasonic XS1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the C135 and the XS1.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the C135 and XS1 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the C135 and XS1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic XS1 to provide extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged C135 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C135 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography advice
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak C135 Street photography features
Panasonic XS1 Street photography features
53
weather proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low max ISO (1,250)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (103g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C135 Sports photography details
Panasonic XS1 Sports photography details
31
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
can't change focal length (35mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 Travel photography info
Panasonic XS1 Travel photography info
64
weather proof
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than others (103 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 Landscape photography information
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography information
31
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,250)
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
38
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak C135
Vlogging with Panasonic XS1
25
features face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone support
31
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (103g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Panasonic XS1
 Kodak EasyShare C135Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare C135 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-10 2013-01-07
Body design 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1250 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.4 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 112 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lbs) 103 gr (0.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
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 - 260 shots
Battery format - 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 1 1
Pricing at launch $0 $130