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Kodak C140 vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
10
Overall
22
Kodak EasyShare C140 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic FH5 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
Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS18
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Kodak C140 vs Panasonic FH5 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Kodak C140 vs Panasonic FH5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the C140 (8MP) and FH5 (16MP) and the C140 (1/2.5") and FH5 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The C140 was brought out 24 months before the FH5 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the C140 scores against the FH5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Panasonic FH5

 C140 FH5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Kodak C140

 FH5 C140 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 24 months

Common features in the Kodak C140 and Panasonic FH5

 C140 FH5 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak C140 has physical dimensions of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic FH5 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak C140 vs Panasonic FH5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the C140 against the FH5.

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the C140 and FH5 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The photograph below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the C140 and FH5.

All in all, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The C140 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic FH5 will offer you more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older C140 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C140 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography info
18
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak C140 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Street photography camera
46
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
low maximum ISO (1,000)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than others (121 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C140 Sports photography information
Panasonic FH5 Sports photography information
15
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (8MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak C140
Travel photography with Panasonic FH5
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (8MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
71
lighter than others (121g)
has focus by touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C140 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography info
21
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
38
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak C140
Vlogging with Panasonic FH5
21
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than others (121 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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Kodak C140 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C140 and Panasonic FH5
 Kodak EasyShare C140Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
General Information
Company Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare C140 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS18
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
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 area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 8MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3264 x 2448 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1000 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-4.8 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 13cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 121 gr (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 63 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $80 $169