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Kodak C140 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
10
Overall
22
Kodak EasyShare C140 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic ZS5 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 ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Kodak C140 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Kodak C140 versus Panasonic ZS5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the C140 (8MP) and ZS5 (12MP) and the C140 (1/2.5") and ZS5 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The C140 was announced 17 months before the ZS5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the C140 matches up vs the ZS5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Panasonic ZS5

 C140 ZS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Kodak C140

 ZS5 C140 
AnnouncedJune 2010January 2009More recent by 17 months

Common features in the Kodak C140 and Panasonic ZS5

 C140 ZS5 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak C140 has exterior 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 ZS5 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Kodak C140 versus Panasonic ZS5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the C140 versus the ZS5.

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the C140 and ZS5 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the C140 and ZS5.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The C140 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic ZS5 will deliver more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older C140 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C140 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C140 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography information
18
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
27
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak C140
Street photography with Panasonic ZS5
46
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
low max ISO (1,000)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (214g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C140 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Sports photography camera
15
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect AF
31
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak C140
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS5
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
63
lighter than others (214g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C140 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Landscape photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
low max ISO (1,000)
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
33
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C140 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging info
21
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
31
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than others (214 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Kodak C140 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C140 and Panasonic ZS5
 Kodak EasyShare C140Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare C140 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-08 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 8MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3264 x 2448 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1000 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-4.8 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 13cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 214 gr (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 63 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $80 $300