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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic ZS5 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Kodak C135 versus Panasonic ZS5, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The C135 was announced 20 months after the ZS5 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the C135 scores vs the ZS5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Panasonic ZS5

 C135 ZS5 
ReleasedJanuary 2012June 2010Newer by 20 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Kodak C135

 ZS5 C135 
Display dimension2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kCrisper display (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Panasonic ZS5

 C135 ZS5 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. 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) and the Panasonic ZS5 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the C135 compared to the ZS5.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the C135 and ZS5 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the C135 and ZS5.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Kodak C135 to offer you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher C135 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C135 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography features
34
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Street photography camera
53
weather sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low max ISO (1,250)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak C135
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS5
31
good MP (14MP)
weather sealing
fixed focal length (35mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography advice
64
weather sealing
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
63
lighter than competition in class (214g)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography info
32
good MP (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.4")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,250)
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
33
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C135 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging highlights
25
provides face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic jack
31
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Panasonic ZS5
 Kodak EasyShare C135Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare C135 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-10 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine HD II
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1250 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.4 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 112k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 5.30 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lbs) 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $0 $300