Kodak C140 vs Panasonic ZS3
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Kodak C140 vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Released May 2009
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
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On this page, we are contrasting the Kodak C140 vs Panasonic ZS3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the C140 (8MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is fairly similar but the C140 (1/2.5") and ZS3 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe C140 was revealed 4 months before the ZS3 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the C140 grades versus the ZS3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Panasonic ZS3
| C140 | ZS3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Kodak C140
| ZS3 | C140 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak C140 and Panasonic ZS3
| C140 | ZS3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2009 |  | May 2009 | Similar generation |
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Kodak C140 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak C140 provides outside 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 ZS3 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the C140 against the ZS3.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the C140 and ZS3 is 94 and 91 respectively.
Kodak C140 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the C140 and ZS3.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The C140 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic ZS3 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively.
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Kodak C140 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare C140 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Kodak | Panasonic |
| Model | Kodak EasyShare C140 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 |
| Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ7 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2009-01-08 | 2009-05-14 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 | 8MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3264 x 2448 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 1000 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.7-4.8 | f/3.3-4.9 |
| Macro focus range | 13cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 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 | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 160 grams (0.35 lb) | 229 grams (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 Overall 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 recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $80 | $200 |
