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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic ZS1 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 ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Kodak C135 versus Panasonic ZS1, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the C135 (14MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the C135 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") have different sensor measurements.

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The C135 was introduced 2 years after the ZS1 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the C135 matches up against the ZS1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Panasonic ZS1

 C135 ZS1 
IntroducedJanuary 2012May 2009Newer by 33 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Kodak C135

 ZS1 C135 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kClearer screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Panasonic ZS1

 C135 ZS1 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak C135 comes with 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) while the Panasonic ZS1 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the C135 against the ZS1.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the C135 and ZS1 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the C135 and ZS1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The C135 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Kodak C135 will offer you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent C135 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C135 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS1 Portrait photography details
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
24
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak C135
Street photography with Panasonic ZS1
53
environment sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
maximum ISO low (1,250)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C135 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS1 Sports photography info
31
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment sealing
focal length is fixed (35mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography information
64
environment sealing
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
62
lighter than competition in class (229g)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS1 Landscape photography features
31
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.4 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,250)
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C135 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging information
25
offers face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic jack
31
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Panasonic ZS1
 Kodak EasyShare C135Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Brand Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare C135 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ6
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-10 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1250 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.4 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 112k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 lbs) 229g (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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