Kodak C140 vs Panasonic FX90

On this page, we are looking at the Kodak C140 and Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the C140 (8MP) and FX90 (12MP) and the C140 (1/2.5") and FX90 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The C140 was revealed 3 years before the FX90 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the C140 matches up against the FX90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare C140 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The full galleries are provided at Kodak C140 Gallery & Panasonic FX90 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak C140 offers outer dimensions 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 FX90 has dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak C140 and Panasonic FX90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the C140 vs the FX90.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the C140 and FX90 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The image underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the C140 and FX90.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The C140 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic FX90 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged C140 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.