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Kodak C140 vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
10
Overall
22
Kodak EasyShare C140 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic FX580 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FX550
Photography Glossary

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic FX580 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Kodak C140 and Panasonic FX580, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the C140 (8MP) and FX580 (12MP) and the C140 (1/2.5") and FX580 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The C140 was released at a similar time to the FX580 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the C140 scores versus the FX580 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Panasonic FX580

 C140 FX580 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Kodak C140

 FX580 C140 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Kodak C140 and Panasonic FX580

 C140 FX580 
RevealedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak C140 provides external dimensions 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 FX580 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the C140 and the FX580.

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the C140 and FX580 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The pic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the C140 and FX580.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The C140 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic FX580 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively.

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C140 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography features
18
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (8MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
26
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak C140 Street photography information
Panasonic FX580 Street photography information
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
low max ISO (1,000)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C140 Sports photography info
Panasonic FX580 Sports photography info
15
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C140 Travel photography details
Panasonic FX580 Travel photography details
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C140 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography info
21
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
low max ISO (1,000)
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
36
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C140 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FX580 Vlogging advice
21
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone jack
30
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Kodak C140 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C140 and Panasonic FX580
 Kodak EasyShare C140Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare C140 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FX550
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2009-01-27
Physical type 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 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3264 x 2448 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1000 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-4.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 13cm 5cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 63 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $80 $499