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Kodak C140 vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
10
Overall
22
Kodak EasyShare C140 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic FH6 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 FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Kodak C140 vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Kodak C140 and Panasonic FH6, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the C140 (8MP) and FH6 (14MP) and the C140 (1/2.5") and FH6 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The C140 was revealed 4 years prior to the FH6 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the C140 matches up against the FH6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Panasonic FH6

 C140 FH6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Kodak C140

 FH6 C140 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2009More modern by 36 months

Common features in the Kodak C140 and Panasonic FH6

 C140 FH6 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Kodak C140 provides external measurements of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic FH6 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the C140 and the FH6.

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the C140 and FH6 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The picture underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the C140 and FH6.

All in all, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The C140 having a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic FH6 will deliver more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged C140 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C140 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography factors
18
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (8 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
33
good MP (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak C140 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FH6 Street photography highlights
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
maximum ISO low (1,000)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (119g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak C140
Sports photography with Panasonic FH6
15
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (8 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
good battery life (280 per charge)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C140 Travel photography details
Panasonic FH6 Travel photography details
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (8MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
70
good battery life (280 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (119 grams)
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C140 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography details
21
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (8MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
41
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
good battery life (280 per charge)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C140 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH6 Vlogging highlights
21
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone socket
32
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (119g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Kodak C140 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C140 and Panasonic FH6
 Kodak EasyShare C140Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare C140 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2012-01-09
Physical type 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 area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3264 x 2448 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1000 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-4.8 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 13cm 5cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 data 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 pounds) 119g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 63 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 280 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $80 $129