Kodak C135 vs Pentax MX-1

Below, we will be comparing the Kodak C135 versus Pentax MX-1, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Kodak and Pentax. The image resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the C135 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor size.

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The C135 was revealed 17 months before the MX-1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the C135 scores against the MX-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare C135 & Pentax MX-1. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak C135 Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak C135 enjoys outer dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax MX-1 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the C135 and the MX-1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the C135 and MX-1 is 92 and 84 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the C135 and MX-1.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The C135 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Kodak C135 will give extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older C135 is going to be behind in sensor tech.