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Kodak C135 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
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Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Kodak C135 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Kodak C135
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1250
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35mm (F3.0) lens
  • 175g - 147 x 58 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Pentax WS80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
  • 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
  • Released August 2009
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Kodak C135 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Kodak C135 and Pentax WS80, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Kodak and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the C135 (14MP) and WS80 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The C135 was brought out 2 years after the WS80 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the C135 matches up vs the WS80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Pentax WS80

 C135 WS80 
ReleasedJanuary 2012August 2009More modern by 30 months

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Kodak C135

 WS80 C135 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display size2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kClearer display (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Pentax WS80

 C135 WS80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Kodak C135 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak C135 comes with physical dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax WS80 has dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the C135 versus the WS80.

Kodak C135 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the C135 and WS80 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The image below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the C135 and WS80.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Kodak C135 to give greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent C135 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Kodak C135 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C135 Portrait photography advice
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography advice
33
MP count decent (14MP)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
26
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak C135 Street photography factors
Pentax WS80 Street photography factors
53
environment sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low max ISO (1,250)
59
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C135 Sports photography advice
Pentax WS80 Sports photography advice
31
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
can't change focal length (35mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
23
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 Travel photography highlights
Pentax WS80 Travel photography highlights
64
environment sealing
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
61
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
weather proof
has built in flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 Landscape photography information
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography information
31
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.4")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,250)
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
31
has manual focus
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak C135
Vlogging with Pentax WS80
25
includes face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone port
25
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Kodak C135 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Pentax WS80
 Kodak EasyShare C135Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Pentax
Model type Kodak EasyShare C135 Pentax Optio WS80
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2012-01-10 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1250 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0 f/3.8-4.7
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.4 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 112 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 lb) 125g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 ID 2 x AA D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $220