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Kodak C135 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Kodak C135 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Kodak C135 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Kodak C135 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Pentax. The image resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The C135 was revealed 5 months later than the WG-1 GPS and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the C135 matches up vs the WG-1 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 C135 WG-1 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Kodak C135

 WG-1 GPS C135 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kSharper display (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 C135 WG-1 GPS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012August 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Kodak C135 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak C135 offers outer dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the C135 compared to the WG-1 GPS.

Kodak C135 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the C135 and WG-1 GPS is 92 and 93 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to see the gap in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the C135 and WG-1 GPS.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos although you may want to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Kodak C135 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C135 Portrait photography factors
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography factors
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak C135 Street photography factors
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography factors
53
environment proofing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low maximum ISO (1,250)
54
weather proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C135 Sports photography info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography info
31
MP count good (14MP)
environment proofing
fixed focal length (35mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
37
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 Travel photography info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography info
64
environment proofing
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
weather proof
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 Landscape photography info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography info
31
MP count good (14MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.4")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,250)
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
42
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C135 Vlogging details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging details
25
features face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic support
25
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Kodak C135 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Kodak EasyShare C135Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Brand Kodak Pentax
Model type Kodak EasyShare C135 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2012-01-10 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1250 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch 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 - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.4 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 112 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 life - 260 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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