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Kodak C135 vs Pentax E85

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Kodak C135 vs Pentax E85 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
Pentax E85
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
  • Released September 2009
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Kodak C135 vs Pentax E85 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Kodak C135 versus Pentax E85, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Kodak and Pentax. The resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the E85 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The C135 was introduced 2 years later than the E85 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the C135 scores versus the E85 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Pentax E85

 C135 E85 
ReleasedJanuary 2012September 2009Fresher by 29 months

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Kodak C135

 E85 C135 
Display dimensions2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kSharper display (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Pentax E85

 C135 E85 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Kodak C135 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak C135 features outside measurements 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 Pentax E85 has sizing of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the C135 and the E85.

Kodak C135 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the C135 and E85 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The graphic here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the C135 and E85.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Kodak C135 to give more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer C135 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak C135 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak C135
Portrait photography with Pentax E85
34
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak C135 Street photography highlights
Pentax E85 Street photography highlights
53
environment proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low maximum ISO (1,250)
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C135 Sports photography features
Pentax E85 Sports photography features
31
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
can't change focal length (35mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
17
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 Travel photography information
Pentax E85 Travel photography information
64
environment proofing
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Landscape photography camera
32
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.4")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,250)
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
23
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax E85 as a Vlogging camera
25
includes face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Kodak C135 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Pentax E85
 Kodak EasyShare C135Pentax Optio E85
General Information
Make Kodak Pentax
Model type Kodak EasyShare C135 Pentax Optio E85
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-10 2009-09-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1250 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.4 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 112 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 pounds) 145 gr (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 D-LI95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $0