Kodak C140 vs Panasonic TS20

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Kodak C140 versus Panasonic TS20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the C140 (8MP) and TS20 (16MP) and the C140 (1/2.5") and TS20 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The C140 was revealed 4 years prior to the TS20 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the C140 scores versus the TS20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare C140 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The full galleries are available at Kodak C140 Gallery and Panasonic TS20 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak C140 comes with outside dimensions of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic TS20 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak C140 versus Panasonic TS20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the C140 versus the TS20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the C140 and TS20 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The visual underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the C140 and TS20.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The C140 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic TS20 will give extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older C140 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.