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Kodak C140 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
10
Overall
22
Kodak EasyShare C140 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic FX48 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
  • Announced January 2009
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
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Kodak C140 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Kodak C140 and Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the C140 (8MP) and FX48 (12MP) and the C140 (1/2.5") and FX48 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The C140 was unveiled around the same time to the FX48 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the C140 grades versus the FX48 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Panasonic FX48

 C140 FX48 
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Kodak C140

 FX48 C140 

Common features in the Kodak C140 and Panasonic FX48

 C140 FX48 
ReleasedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak C140 has got outer measurements of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic FX48 has proportions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the C140 compared to the FX48.

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the C140 and FX48 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The graphic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the C140 and FX48.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The C140 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic FX48 will resolve greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively.

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C140 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography advice
18
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (8MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
27
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak C140 Street photography features
Panasonic FX48 Street photography features
46
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
low maximum ISO (1,000)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak C140
Sports photography with Panasonic FX48
15
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (8 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak C140
Travel photography with Panasonic FX48
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (8MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak C140
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX48
21
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (8MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
33
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C140 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Vlogging camera
21
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
30
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Kodak C140 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C140 and Panasonic FX48
 Kodak EasyShare C140Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Brand Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare C140 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FX40
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3264 x 2448 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1000 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-4.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 13cm 5cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/3000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lb) 150 gr (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 63 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $80 $325