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Kodak C140 vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
10
Overall
22
Kodak EasyShare C140 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic FH7 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
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
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Kodak C140 vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Kodak C140 and Panasonic FH7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the C140 (8MP) and FH7 (16MP) and the C140 (1/2.5") and FH7 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The C140 was launched 3 years before the FH7 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the C140 matches up versus the FH7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Panasonic FH7

 C140 FH7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Kodak C140

 FH7 C140 
IntroducedSeptember 2011January 2009Fresher by 32 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak C140 and Panasonic FH7

 C140 FH7 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak C140 enjoys external measurements of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic FH7 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Kodak C140 and Panasonic FH7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the C140 against the FH7.

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the C140 and FH7 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The visual below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the C140 and FH7.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The C140 due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic FH7 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The older C140 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C140 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography info
18
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (8MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
34
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak C140 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Street photography camera
46
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
max ISO too low (1,000)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C140 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH7 Sports photography advice
15
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (8 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C140 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH7 Travel photography features
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
resolution not great (8MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
71
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
supports focus by touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C140 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH7 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 small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (8 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
max ISO too low (1,000)
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
43
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak C140
Vlogging with Panasonic FH7
21
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
34
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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Kodak C140 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C140 and Panasonic FH7
 Kodak EasyShare C140Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Make Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare C140 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS22
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2011-09-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 8MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3264 x 2448 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1000 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-4.8 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus range 13cm 5cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 pounds) 126g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 63 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 - 260 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $80 $149