Kodak C140 vs Panasonic TS2

Let's look more in depth at the Kodak C140 versus Panasonic TS2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the C140 (8MP) and TS2 (14MP) and the C140 (1/2.5") and TS2 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The C140 was introduced 12 months prior to the TS2 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the C140 scores versus the TS2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare C140 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak C140 Gallery & Panasonic TS2 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak C140 enjoys outside measurements 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 TS2 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the C140 and the TS2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the C140 and TS2 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the C140 and TS2.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The C140 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic TS2 will provide you with more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older C140 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.