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Kodak C140 vs Panasonic SZ3

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
10
Overall
22
Kodak EasyShare C140 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic SZ3 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Kodak C140 vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Kodak C140 and Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the C140 (8MP) and SZ3 (16MP) and the C140 (1/2.5") and SZ3 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The C140 was unveiled 5 years prior to the SZ3 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the C140 scores versus the SZ3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Panasonic SZ3

 C140 SZ3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Kodak C140

 SZ3 C140 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 48 months

Common features in the Kodak C140 and Panasonic SZ3

 C140 SZ3 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak C140 enjoys physical measurements 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 SZ3 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Kodak C140 and Panasonic SZ3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the C140 against the SZ3.

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic SZ3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the C140 and SZ3 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic SZ3 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the C140 and SZ3.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The C140 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic SZ3 will render extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged C140 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic SZ3 sensor size comparison

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C140 Portrait photography features
Panasonic SZ3 Portrait photography features
18
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (8 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak C140
Street photography with Panasonic SZ3
46
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
low max ISO (1,000)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C140 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic SZ3 Sports photography highlights
15
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (8MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak C140
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ3
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
low MP (8MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
71
lighter than competition (126 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak C140
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ3
21
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (8MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
low max ISO (1,000)
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
38
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak C140
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ3
21
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone port
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Kodak C140 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C140 and Panasonic SZ3
 Kodak EasyShare C140Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
General Information
Brand Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare C140 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2013-01-07
Physical type 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 3264 x 2448 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1000 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-4.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 13cm 5cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 pounds) 126 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 63 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") 95 x 56 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 life - 250 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $80 $150