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Kodak C140 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
94
Imaging
30
Features
10
Overall
22
Kodak EasyShare C140 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic TS6 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 TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS5
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Kodak C140 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Kodak C140 vs Panasonic TS6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Kodak and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the C140 (8MP) and TS6 (16MP) and the C140 (1/2.5") and TS6 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The C140 was announced 7 years earlier than the TS6 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the C140 grades versus the TS6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Panasonic TS6

 C140 TS6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Kodak C140

 TS6 C140 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2009Fresher by 72 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C140 and Panasonic TS6

 C140 TS6 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak C140 features external measurements 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 TS6 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the C140 and the TS6.

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the C140 and TS6 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The photograph here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the C140 and TS6.

All in all, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The C140 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic TS6 will result in greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older C140 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C140 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Portrait photography camera
18
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (8 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW files
37
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak C140 Street photography information
Panasonic TS6 Street photography information
46
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW files
maximum ISO low (1,000)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C140 Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography advice
15
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (8 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
no phase detect AF
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery power (370 shots)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak C140
Travel photography with Panasonic TS6
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (8 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
72
better than average battery power (370 per charge)
weather proof
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C140 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography factors
21
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (8MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
52
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proof
better than average battery power (370 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C140 Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS6 Vlogging factors
21
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
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Kodak C140 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C140 and Panasonic TS6
 Kodak EasyShare C140Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare C140 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT6
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-01-08 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3264 x 2448 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1000 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/2.7-4.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 13cm 5cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 lbs) 214g (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 63 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 life - 370 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $80 $300