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Kodak C140 vs Panasonic S2

Portability
94
Imaging
30
Features
10
Overall
22
Kodak EasyShare C140 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic S2 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
  • Announced January 2009
Panasonic S2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 112g - 98 x 57 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Kodak C140 vs Panasonic S2 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Kodak C140 vs Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the C140 (8MP) and S2 (14MP) and the C140 (1/2.5") and S2 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The C140 was revealed 4 years before the S2 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the C140 matches up versus the S2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Panasonic S2

 C140 S2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Kodak C140

 S2 C140 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 36 months

Common features in the Kodak C140 and Panasonic S2

 C140 S2 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak C140 has outer dimensions of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S2 has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the C140 versus the S2.

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic S2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the C140 and S2 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic S2 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The picture below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the C140 and S2.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The C140 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic S2 will provide extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged C140 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic S2 sensor size comparison

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C140 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Portrait photography camera
18
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (8MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak C140 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Street photography camera
46
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
low maximum ISO (1,000)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (112g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak C140
Sports photography with Panasonic S2
15
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
great battery life (280 per charge)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C140 Travel photography information
Panasonic S2 Travel photography information
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (8MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
70
great battery life (280 shots)
lighter than others in class (112g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak C140
Landscape photography with Panasonic S2
21
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
40
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
great battery life (280 shots)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C140 Vlogging info
Panasonic S2 Vlogging info
21
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic jack
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (112 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Kodak C140 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C140 and Panasonic S2
 Kodak EasyShare C140Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
General Information
Make Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare C140 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3264 x 2448 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1000 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-4.8 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 13cm 5cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 160 gr (0.35 lb) 112 gr (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 63 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 - 280 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $80 $109