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Kodak C135 vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Kodak C135 vs Pentax RZ18 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
  • Announced January 2012
Pentax RZ18
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Launched September 2011
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Kodak C135 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Kodak C135 versus Pentax RZ18, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Kodak and Pentax. The image resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The C135 was launched 4 months after the RZ18 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the C135 matches up against the RZ18 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Pentax RZ18

 C135 RZ18 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Kodak C135

 RZ18 C135 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution460k112kCrisper display (+348k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Pentax RZ18

 C135 RZ18 
LaunchedJanuary 2012September 2011Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Kodak C135 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak C135 features physical 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 RZ18 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak C135 versus Pentax RZ18 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the C135 compared to the RZ18.

Kodak C135 vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the C135 and RZ18 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the C135 and RZ18.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax RZ18 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively.

Kodak C135 vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C135 Portrait photography advice
Pentax RZ18 Portrait photography advice
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
36
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak C135 Street photography info
Pentax RZ18 Street photography info
53
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low maximum ISO (1,250)
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (178g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C135 Sports photography factors
Pentax RZ18 Sports photography factors
31
good resolution (14MP)
weather proofing
focal length is fixed (35mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 Travel photography factors
Pentax RZ18 Travel photography factors
64
weather proofing
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than competition in class (178g)
environment sealing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Landscape photography camera
31
good resolution (14MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.4 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,250)
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment sealing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Vlogging camera
25
offers face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic jack
30
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (178 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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Kodak C135 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Pentax RZ18
 Kodak EasyShare C135Pentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Company Kodak Pentax
Model type Kodak EasyShare C135 Pentax Optio RZ18
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-10 2011-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1250 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.4" 3"
Resolution of display 112k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 175g (0.39 pounds) 178g (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" 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 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $210