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Kodak C140 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
10
Overall
22
Kodak EasyShare C140 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic TS1 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
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS2
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Kodak C140 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Kodak C140 versus Panasonic TS1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the C140 (8MP) and TS1 (12MP) and the C140 (1/2.5") and TS1 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The C140 was launched within a month of the TS1 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the C140 grades vs the TS1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Panasonic TS1

 C140 TS1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Kodak C140

 TS1 C140 

Common features in the Kodak C140 and Panasonic TS1

 C140 TS1 
IntroducedJanuary 2009January 2009Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Kodak C140 offers physical dimensions of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic TS1 has specifications of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the C140 vs the TS1.

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the C140 and TS1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the C140 and TS1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The C140 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic TS1 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak C140
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS1
18
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (8 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
20
no manual focus
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak C140 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Street photography advice
46
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
max ISO too low (1,000)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C140 Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography advice
15
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (8MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect AF
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C140 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography info
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution (8 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
61
environment proofing
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C140 Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography features
21
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (8MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
max ISO too low (1,000)
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
35
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C140 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging info
21
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Kodak C140 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C140 and Panasonic TS1
 Kodak EasyShare C140Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Brand Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare C140 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT1
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-01-08 2009-01-27
Body design 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 surface area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3264 x 2448 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1000 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-4.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 13cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 lbs) 189g (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 63 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 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/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $80 $380