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Kodak C140 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
10
Overall
22
Kodak EasyShare C140 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic ZR3 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
  • Launched January 2009
Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-ZX3
Photography Glossary

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Kodak C140 versus Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the C140 (8MP) and ZR3 (14MP) and the C140 (1/2.5") and ZR3 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The C140 was introduced 12 months prior to the ZR3 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the C140 matches up versus the ZR3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Panasonic ZR3

 C140 ZR3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Kodak C140

 ZR3 C140 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Kodak C140 and Panasonic ZR3

 C140 ZR3 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak C140 has physical dimensions of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR3 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the C140 versus the ZR3.

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the C140 and ZR3 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the C140 and ZR3.

As you can see, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The C140 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic ZR3 will provide extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older C140 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak C140
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZR3
18
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (8MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak C140 Street photography details
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography details
46
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
maximum ISO low (1,000)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C140 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography factors
15
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (8MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
has no phase detect AF
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C140 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (8MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C140 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography info
21
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (8MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
37
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C140 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging highlights
21
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
29
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Kodak C140 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C140 and Panasonic ZR3
 Kodak EasyShare C140Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Make Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare C140 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-08 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3264 x 2448 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1000 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-4.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 13cm 3cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
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 speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.30 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 159 gr (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 63 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $80 $280