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Kodak C140 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
10
Overall
22
Kodak EasyShare C140 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic ZS1 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Panasonic ZS1
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Panasonic ZS1

 C140 ZS1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Kodak C140

 ZS1 C140 

Common features in the Kodak C140 and Panasonic ZS1

 C140 ZS1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009May 2009Similar age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

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

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C140 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS1 Portrait photography details
18
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (8 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
25
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak C140 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS1 Street photography info
46
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
maximum ISO low (1,000)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (229 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C140 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS1 Sports photography highlights
15
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (8MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C140 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography details
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
low resolution (8 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
63
lighter than competitors (229g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak C140
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS1
21
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low resolution (8 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak C140
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS1
21
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone support
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competitors (229 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Kodak C140 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C140 and Panasonic ZS1
 Kodak EasyShare C140Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
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