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Kodak C140 vs Panasonic SZ5

Portability
94
Imaging
30
Features
10
Overall
22
Kodak EasyShare C140 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic SZ5 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Panasonic SZ5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
  • Launched July 2012
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Kodak C140 vs Panasonic SZ5 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Kodak C140 versus Panasonic SZ5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the C140 (8MP) and SZ5 (14MP) and the C140 (1/2.5") and SZ5 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The C140 was introduced 4 years before the SZ5 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the C140 scores versus the SZ5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Panasonic SZ5

 C140 SZ5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Kodak C140

 SZ5 C140 
LaunchedJuly 2012January 2009More modern by 42 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Kodak C140 and Panasonic SZ5

 C140 SZ5 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak C140 has got physical dimensions of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ5 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the C140 versus the SZ5.

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic SZ5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the C140 and SZ5 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic SZ5 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the C140 and SZ5.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The C140 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic SZ5 will provide you with more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged C140 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic SZ5 sensor size comparison

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C140 Portrait photography features
Panasonic SZ5 Portrait photography features
18
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (8MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak C140 Street photography info
Panasonic SZ5 Street photography info
46
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
low max ISO (1,000)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak C140
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ5
15
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak C140
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ5
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (8MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
70
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak C140
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ5
21
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
low max ISO (1,000)
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C140 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic SZ5 Vlogging highlights
21
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
32
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Kodak C140 vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C140 and Panasonic SZ5
 Kodak EasyShare C140Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
General Information
Make Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare C140 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2012-07-18
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 area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 8MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3264 x 2448 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1000 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-4.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 13cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 136 gr (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 63 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 250 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $80 $195