Kodak C135 vs Panasonic ZS5
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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs
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- 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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Kodak C135 vs Panasonic ZS5 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare C135 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak C135 Gallery & Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Panasonic ZS5
C135 | ZS5 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | June 2010 | Newer by 20 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Kodak C135
ZS5 | C135 | |||
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Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 112k | Crisper display (+118k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak C135 and Panasonic ZS5
C135 | ZS5 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Check the Kodak C135 versus Panasonic ZS5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the C135 and ZS5 is 92 and 92 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Kodak C135 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare C135 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | |
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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 |