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Kodak C140 vs Pentax K-S1

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
10
Overall
22
Kodak EasyShare C140 front
 
Pentax K-S1 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
70
Overall
65

Kodak C140 vs Pentax K-S1 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Pentax K-S1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 558g - 121 x 93 x 70mm
  • Announced August 2014
  • Replacement is Pentax K-S2
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Kodak C140 vs Pentax K-S1 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Kodak C140 versus Pentax K-S1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Kodak and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the C140 (8MP) and K-S1 (20MP) and the C140 (1/2.5") and K-S1 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The C140 was announced 6 years prior to the K-S1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Kodak C140 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the C140 grades vs the K-S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Pentax K-S1

 C140 K-S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Kodak C140

 K-S1 C140 
AnnouncedAugust 2014January 2009Newer by 68 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C140 and Pentax K-S1

 C140 K-S1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Kodak C140 vs Pentax K-S1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak C140 enjoys 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 Pentax K-S1 has sizing of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).

Look at the Kodak C140 versus Pentax K-S1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the C140 against the K-S1.

Kodak C140 vs Pentax K-S1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the C140 and K-S1 is 94 and 69 respectively.

Kodak C140 vs Pentax K-S1 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C140 vs Pentax K-S1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the C140 and K-S1.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The C140 having a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Pentax K-S1 will show greater detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged C140 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak C140 vs Pentax K-S1 sensor size comparison

Kodak C140 vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C140 vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C140 Portrait photography details
Pentax K-S1 Portrait photography details
18
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (8MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
77
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak C140 Street photography advice
Pentax K-S1 Street photography advice
46
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
low max ISO (1,000)
73
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors (558 grams)
great ISO range (51,200)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C140 Sports photography info
Pentax K-S1 Sports photography info
15
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (8MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect AF
69
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (5.4 frames per second)
terrible battery life (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C140 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-S1 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (8MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
60
lighter than competitors (558 grams)
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (410 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C140 Landscape photography advice
Pentax K-S1 Landscape photography advice
21
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (8MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
low max ISO (1,000)
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
73
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no low pass filter
great ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
terrible battery life (410 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C140 Vlogging info
Pentax K-S1 Vlogging info
21
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic port
33
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (558g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
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Kodak C140 vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C140 and Pentax K-S1
 Kodak EasyShare C140Pentax K-S1
General Information
Company Kodak Pentax
Model Kodak EasyShare C140 Pentax K-S1
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2009-01-08 2014-08-27
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime MII
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3264 x 2448 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 1000 51200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.7-4.8 -
Macro focus range 13cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 6.3 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter rate - 5.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 lbs) 558g (1.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 63 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1061
Other
Battery life - 410 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $80 $339