Kodak C140 vs Panasonic FH27

On this page, we are comparing the Kodak C140 vs Panasonic FH27, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the C140 (8MP) and FH27 (16MP) and the C140 (1/2.5") and FH27 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The C140 was announced 24 months earlier than the FH27 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the C140 grades vs the FH27 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare C140 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak C140 Gallery and Panasonic FH27 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak C140 enjoys outside 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 FH27 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Kodak C140 vs Panasonic FH27 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the C140 and the FH27.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the C140 and FH27 is 94 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The visual here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the C140 and FH27.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The C140 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FH27 will offer you more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older C140 is going to be behind in sensor technology.