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Kodak C135 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
17 Overall
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Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Kodak C135 vs Pentax WG-2 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
  • Announced January 2012
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Kodak C135 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Kodak C135 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The C135 was launched within a month of the WG-2 GPS so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the C135 scores against the WG-2 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

		

		

			
 C135 WG-2 GPS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Kodak C135

		

		

			
 WG-2 GPS C135 
Focus manually  Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution460k112kCrisper screen (+348k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Kodak C135 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

		

		

			
 C135 WG-2 GPS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2012Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lack of Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Kodak C135 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak C135 offers external 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) and the Pentax WG-2 GPS has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Analyze the Kodak C135 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the C135 vs the WG-2 GPS.
Kodak C135 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the C135 and WG-2 GPS is 92 and 91 respectively.
Kodak C135 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Kodak C135 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The picture underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the C135 and WG-2 GPS.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Pentax WG-2 GPS to show greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively.
	
			Kodak C135 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Kodak C135 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Kodak C135 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Kodak C135 as a Portrait photography camera
 Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
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 decent megapixels (14MP)
 provides face detection focusing
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not possible
 no external flash support
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
40
 manual focus
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 includes face detect focus
 manual exposure not possible
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Kodak C135 Street photography details
Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography details
53
 environment proofing
 fixed screen
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 maximum ISO low (1,250)
54
 environment proof
 no moving screen
 lack of image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Kodak C135
Sports photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
31
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 environment proofing
 can't change focal length (35mm)
 low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
38
 resolution is good (16MP)
 includes tracking focus
 environment proof
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Kodak C135 Travel photography info
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography info
64
 environment proofing
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 built-in flash
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
70
 environment proof
 resolution is good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Kodak C135 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography highlights
31
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 environment proofing
 manual focus not available
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 can't change focal length (35mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 small screen (2.4")
 manual mode not possible
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 maximum ISO low (1,250)
 lacks RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse function
47
 manual focus
 relatively wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 environment proof
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not possible
 lack of image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
 Kodak C135 as a Vlogging camera
 Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Vlogging camera
25
 provides face detection focusing
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 no image stabilization
 low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
 doesn't have external microphone jack
30
 relatively wide (28mm)
 includes face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 missing microphone support
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Kodak C135 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Kodak EasyShare C135Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Make Kodak Pentax
Model type Kodak EasyShare C135 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2012-01-10 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1250 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.4 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 112 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech TFT color LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 5.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 175 gr (0.39 pounds) 198 gr (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
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 card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $0 $300