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Kodak C140 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
94
Imaging
30
Features
10
Overall
22
Kodak EasyShare C140 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Kodak C140
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F2.7-4.8) lens
  • 160g - 92 x 63 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
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Kodak C140 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Kodak C140 and Panasonic FH1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the C140 (8MP) and FH1 (12MP) and the C140 (1/2.5") and FH1 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The C140 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the FH1 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the C140 matches up versus the FH1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Panasonic FH1

 C140 FH1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Kodak C140

 FH1 C140 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Kodak C140 and Panasonic FH1

 C140 FH1 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak C140 has outer dimensions of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic FH1 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Kodak C140 and Panasonic FH1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the C140 compared to the FH1.

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the C140 and FH1 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the C140 and FH1.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The C140 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic FH1 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older C140 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C140 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography info
18
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (8 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
20
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak C140 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Street photography camera
46
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
max ISO too low (1,000)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C140 Sports photography information
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography information
15
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (8MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak C140
Travel photography with Panasonic FH1
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (8MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
58
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C140 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography info
21
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (8MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
max ISO too low (1,000)
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C140 Vlogging features
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging features
21
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
29
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Kodak C140 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C140 and Panasonic FH1
 Kodak EasyShare C140Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare C140 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FS10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 8MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3264 x 2448 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1000 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-4.8 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 13cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 pounds) 163 grams (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 63 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $80 $150