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Kodak C135 vs Pentax W90

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Kodak C135 vs Pentax W90 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
  • Launched January 2012
Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Released February 2010
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Kodak C135 vs Pentax W90 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Kodak C135 and Pentax W90, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the W90 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The C135 was launched 23 months after the W90 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the C135 scores vs the W90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Pentax W90

 C135 W90 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2010Newer by 23 months

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Kodak C135

 W90 C135 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimensions2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kClearer screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Pentax W90

 C135 W90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Kodak C135 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak C135 provides external dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Pentax W90 has measurements of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the C135 against the W90.

Kodak C135 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the C135 and W90 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the C135 and W90.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Kodak C135 to render more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher C135 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak C135 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C135 Portrait photography features
Pentax W90 Portrait photography features
33
good resolution (14MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak C135
Street photography with Pentax W90
53
environment proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
maximum ISO low (1,250)
54
environment sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak C135
Sports photography with Pentax W90
31
good resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proof
can't change focal length (35mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
24
environment sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 Travel photography details
Pentax W90 Travel photography details
64
environment proof
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
64
environment sealing
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 Landscape photography details
Pentax W90 Landscape photography details
31
good resolution (14MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.4")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,250)
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
36
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C135 Vlogging info
Pentax W90 Vlogging info
25
supports face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
25
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Kodak C135 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Pentax W90
 Kodak EasyShare C135Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Pentax
Model Kodak EasyShare C135 Pentax Optio W90
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2012-01-10 2010-02-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1250 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.4 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 112k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 3.90 m
Flash settings 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
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 port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lbs) 164 grams (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" 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 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $120