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Kodak C140 vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
10
Overall
22
Kodak EasyShare C140 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Kodak C140 vs Olympus TG-5 Key Specs

Kodak C140
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F2.7-4.8) lens
  • 160g - 92 x 63 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Released May 2017
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-4
  • Refreshed by Olympus TG-6
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Kodak C140 vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Kodak C140 versus Olympus TG-5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Kodak and Olympus. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the C140 (8MP) and TG-5 (12MP) and the C140 (1/2.5") and TG-5 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The C140 was launched 9 years before the TG-5 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the C140 matches up against the TG-5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Olympus TG-5

 C140 TG-5 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Kodak C140

 TG-5 C140 
ReleasedMay 2017January 2009Newer by 101 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C140 and Olympus TG-5

 C140 TG-5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Kodak C140 vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak C140 provides physical measurements of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Olympus TG-5 has measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak C140 versus Olympus TG-5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the C140 compared to the TG-5.

Kodak C140 vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the C140 and TG-5 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Kodak C140 vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C140 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the C140 and TG-5.

Clearly, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The C140 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Olympus TG-5 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged C140 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Kodak C140 vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison

Kodak C140 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C140 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C140 Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography advice
18
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (8MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
39
has manual focus
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Kodak C140 Street photography features
Olympus TG-5 Street photography features
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
max ISO too low (1,000)
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
weather proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak C140
Sports photography with Olympus TG-5
15
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (8MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect AF
46
max frames per second high (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C140 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (8MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
68
better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
weather proof
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than others in class (250 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C140 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (8 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
max ISO too low (1,000)
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
57
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C140 Vlogging info
Olympus TG-5 Vlogging info
21
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone support
34
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
heavier than others in class (250g)
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Kodak C140 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C140 and Olympus TG-5
 Kodak EasyShare C140Olympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare C140 Olympus Tough TG-5
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-01-08 2017-05-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3264 x 2448 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1000 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-4.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 13cm 1cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 63 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 340 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $80 $449