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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic ZS45 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS40
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS50
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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Kodak C135 vs Panasonic ZS45, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The C135 was released 4 years earlier than the ZS45 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the C135 scores vs the ZS45 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Panasonic ZS45

 C135 ZS45 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Kodak C135

 ZS45 C135 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2012Newer by 36 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1040k112kSharper display (+928k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Panasonic ZS45

 C135 ZS45 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak C135 has exterior 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 ZS45 has measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the C135 vs the ZS45.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the C135 and ZS45 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The pic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the C135 and ZS45.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS45 to render more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged C135 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C135 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS45 Portrait photography details
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
37
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak C135
Street photography with Panasonic ZS45
53
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
maximum ISO low (1,250)
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (249g)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C135 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS45 Sports photography highlights
31
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
weather sealing
can't change focal length (35mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
55
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS45 Travel photography advice
64
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
better than average battery power (350 shots)
lighter than competition in class (249 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS45 Landscape photography factors
31
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.4 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,250)
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
47
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (350 shots)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Vlogging camera
25
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone support
34
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (249g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Panasonic ZS45
 Kodak EasyShare C135Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Brand Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare C135 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ57
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1250 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 21
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.4 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 112 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 lb) 249g (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 - 350 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $0 $300