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Kodak C135 vs Pentax VS20

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Kodak C135 vs Pentax VS20 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 VS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F3.1-4.8) lens
  • 235g - 111 x 61 x 38mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Kodak C135 vs Pentax VS20 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Kodak C135 vs Pentax VS20, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Pentax. The image resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The C135 was unveiled very close to the VS20 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the C135 matches up against the VS20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Pentax VS20

 C135 VS20 

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Kodak C135

 VS20 C135 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution460k112kCrisper screen (+348k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Pentax VS20

 C135 VS20 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2012Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Kodak C135 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak C135 provides physical measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Pentax VS20 has sizing of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the C135 vs the VS20.

Kodak C135 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the C135 and VS20 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the C135 and VS20.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Pentax VS20 to result in more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Kodak C135 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C135 Portrait photography factors
Pentax VS20 Portrait photography factors
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
36
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak C135 Street photography highlights
Pentax VS20 Street photography highlights
53
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low maximum ISO (1,250)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (235 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Sports photography camera
31
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
environment sealing
focal length is fixed (35mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 Travel photography information
Pentax VS20 Travel photography information
64
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than average in class (235 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Landscape photography camera
31
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.4 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,250)
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
47
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak C135
Vlogging with Pentax VS20
25
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (235 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Kodak C135 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Pentax VS20
 Kodak EasyShare C135Pentax Optio VS20
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Pentax
Model type Kodak EasyShare C135 Pentax Optio VS20
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-10 2012-01-25
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 6.08 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
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1250 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 3
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.4 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 112 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 lbs) 235g (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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-LI122
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $0 $106