Kodak C140 vs Panasonic XS1

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Kodak C140 versus Panasonic XS1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the C140 (8MP) and XS1 (16MP) and the C140 (1/2.5") and XS1 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The C140 was unveiled 5 years prior to the XS1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the C140 matches up vs the XS1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare C140 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak C140 Gallery & Panasonic XS1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak C140 has 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) while the Panasonic XS1 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the C140 versus the XS1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the C140 and XS1 is 94 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the C140 and XS1.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The C140 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic XS1 will provide greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older C140 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.