Kodak C135 vs Panasonic ZS20
92 Imaging
37 Features
17 Overall
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92 Imaging
37 Features
46 Overall
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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Revealed April 2012
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS15
- Successor is Panasonic ZS25

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview
In this article, we will be evaluating the Kodak C135 versus Panasonic ZS20, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The C135 was manufactured 3 months before the ZS20 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the C135 matches up vs the ZS20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic ZS20 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare C135 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak C135 Gallery & Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Panasonic ZS20
C135 | ZS20 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Kodak C135
ZS20 | C135 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.6") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 112k | Sharper screen (+348k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Kodak C135 and Panasonic ZS20
C135 | ZS20 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | April 2012 | Same age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Kodak C135 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak C135 offers outer dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS20 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Compare the Kodak C135 versus Panasonic ZS20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the C135 vs the ZS20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the C135 and ZS20 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the C135 and ZS20.
Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of images however you should really factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare C135 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Kodak | Panasonic |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare C135 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 |
Alternate name | - | Lumix DMC-TZ30 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-01-10 | 2012-04-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1250 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35mm (1x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.4 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 112 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 15 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) | 6.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 175 grams (0.39 lb) | 206 grams (0.45 lb) |
Dimensions | 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 life | - | 260 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $0 | $349 |