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Kodak C140 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
10
Overall
22
Kodak EasyShare C140 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic TS3 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
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Launched August 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS2
  • Successor is Panasonic TS4
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Kodak C140 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Kodak C140 and Panasonic TS3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the C140 (8MP) and TS3 (12MP) and the C140 (1/2.5") and TS3 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The C140 was brought out 3 years earlier than the TS3 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the C140 matches up against the TS3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Panasonic TS3

 C140 TS3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Kodak C140

 TS3 C140 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2009More modern by 31 months

Common features in the Kodak C140 and Panasonic TS3

 C140 TS3 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak C140 has got external measurements of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic TS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak C140 and Panasonic TS3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the C140 versus the TS3.

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the C140 and TS3 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The image below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the C140 and TS3.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The C140 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic TS3 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged C140 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C140 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography factors
18
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (8MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak C140 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS3 Street photography factors
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
low maximum ISO (1,000)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C140 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS3 Sports photography info
15
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (8 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
has no phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery pack (310 CIPA)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C140 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography factors
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (8 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
64
great battery pack (310 CIPA)
weather proofing
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C140 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography details
21
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (8MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
38
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
great battery pack (310 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak C140
Vlogging with Panasonic TS3
21
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic jack
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
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Kodak C140 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C140 and Panasonic TS3
 Kodak EasyShare C140Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare C140 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-01-08 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3264 x 2448 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1000 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-4.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 13cm 5cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 pounds) 197g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 63 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 - 310 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $80 $380