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Kodak C140 vs Panasonic LX3

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
10
Overall
22
Kodak EasyShare C140 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic LX3 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 LX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-60mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 265g - 109 x 60 x 27mm
  • Released November 2008
  • Renewed by Panasonic LX5
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Kodak C140 vs Panasonic LX3 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Kodak C140 vs Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the C140 (8MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the C140 (1/2.5") and LX3 (1/1.63") feature different sensor sizing.

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The C140 was brought out 3 months later than the LX3 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the C140 grades vs the LX3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Panasonic LX3

 C140 LX3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Kodak C140

 LX3 C140 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C140 and Panasonic LX3

 C140 LX3 
ReleasedJanuary 2009November 2008Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic LX3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak C140 comes with exterior dimensions of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic LX3 has dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Examine the Kodak C140 vs Panasonic LX3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the C140 versus the LX3.

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic LX3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the C140 and LX3 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic LX3 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic LX3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The photograph below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the C140 and LX3.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The C140 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic LX3 will produce extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic LX3 sensor size comparison

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C140 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LX3 as a Portrait photography camera
18
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
40
focusing manually
delivers RAW files
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Kodak C140 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LX3 as a Street photography camera
46
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
maximum ISO low (1,000)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
more heavy than competitors in class (265g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C140 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LX3 as a Sports photography camera
15
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
has no phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C140 Travel photography features
Panasonic LX3 Travel photography features
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
60
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (265 grams)
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C140 Landscape photography details
Panasonic LX3 Landscape photography details
21
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
52
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C140 Vlogging advice
Panasonic LX3 Vlogging advice
21
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone port
30
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (265 grams)
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Kodak C140 vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C140 and Panasonic LX3
 Kodak EasyShare C140Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
General Information
Brand Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare C140 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2008-11-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/1.63"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3264 x 2448 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1000 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-60mm (2.5x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-4.8 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus distance 13cm 1cm
Crop factor 6.3 4.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 8.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (HD 24 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (10fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 265 gr (0.58 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 63 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 39
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 94
Other
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $80 $449