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Kodak C140 vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
10
Overall
22
Kodak EasyShare C140 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic SZ7 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 SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Kodak C140 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Kodak C140 and Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the C140 (8MP) and SZ7 (14MP) and the C140 (1/2.5") and SZ7 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The C140 was revealed 4 years prior to the SZ7 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the C140 grades vs the SZ7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Panasonic SZ7

 C140 SZ7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Kodak C140

 SZ7 C140 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 36 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C140 and Panasonic SZ7

 C140 SZ7 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak C140 provides exterior measurements of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ7 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the C140 compared to the SZ7.

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the C140 and SZ7 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The picture here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the C140 and SZ7.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The C140 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic SZ7 will result in greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged C140 will be behind in sensor technology.

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic SZ7 sensor size comparison

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C140 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic SZ7 Portrait photography highlights
18
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (8 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak C140 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Street photography camera
46
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
maximum ISO low (1,000)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (133 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak C140
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ7
15
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (8MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C140 Travel photography information
Panasonic SZ7 Travel photography information
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
resolution not great (8MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
70
lighter than others (133 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C140 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography factors
21
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (8 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
42
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak C140
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ7
21
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone port
35
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (133g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
no external mic port
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Kodak C140 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C140 and Panasonic SZ7
 Kodak EasyShare C140Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare C140 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3264 x 2448 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1000 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-4.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 13cm 4cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 pounds) 133 gr (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 63 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 220 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $80 $199