Kodak C140 vs Panasonic ZS1
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Kodak C140 vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Announced May 2009
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ6

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Kodak C140 and Panasonic ZS1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the C140 (8MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.5").

The C140 was introduced 4 months before the ZS1 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the C140 matches up versus the ZS1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic ZS1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare C140 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak C140 Gallery & Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Panasonic ZS1
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Kodak C140
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Common features in the Kodak C140 and Panasonic ZS1
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Announced | January 2009 | ![]() | May 2009 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Kodak C140 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak C140 comes with external dimensions of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS1 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).
Take a look at the Kodak C140 and Panasonic ZS1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the C140 compared to the ZS1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the C140 and ZS1 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the C140 and ZS1.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS1 to deliver greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak C140 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare C140 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Kodak | Panasonic |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare C140 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 |
Alternative name | - | Lumix DMC-TZ6 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-01-08 | 2009-05-14 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 8MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 3264 x 2448 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1000 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.7-4.8 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 13cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 160 gr (0.35 lb) | 229 gr (0.50 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 63 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 ID | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $80 | $0 |