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Kodak C135 vs Pentax E90

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23

Kodak C135 vs Pentax E90 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
  • Released January 2012
Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Kodak C135 vs Pentax E90 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Kodak C135 versus Pentax E90, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Kodak and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the C135 (14MP) and E90 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The C135 was released 24 months after the E90 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the C135 grades vs the E90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Pentax E90

 C135 E90 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 24 months

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Kodak C135

 E90 C135 
Screen dimension2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Pentax E90

 C135 E90 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Kodak C135 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak C135 features 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) while the Pentax E90 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the C135 vs the E90.

Kodak C135 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the C135 and E90 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the C135 and E90.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Kodak C135 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent C135 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak C135 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak C135
Portrait photography with Pentax E90
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Street photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Street photography camera
52
weather proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low max ISO (1,250)
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C135 Sports photography factors
Pentax E90 Sports photography factors
30
decent megapixels (14MP)
weather proof
focal length is fixed (35mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 Travel photography information
Pentax E90 Travel photography information
64
weather proof
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak C135
Landscape photography with Pentax E90
31
decent megapixels (14MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,250)
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C135 Vlogging features
Pentax E90 Vlogging features
25
comes with face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
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Kodak C135 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Pentax E90
 Kodak EasyShare C135Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Pentax
Model Kodak EasyShare C135 Pentax Optio E90
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-10 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime
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 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1250 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 3
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range - 6cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.4" 2.7"
Screen resolution 112k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lb) 145 grams (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 model 2 x AA 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, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $100