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Kodak C140 vs Pentax VS20

Portability
94
Imaging
30
Features
10
Overall
22
Kodak EasyShare C140 front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
35
Overall
36

Kodak C140 vs Pentax VS20 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
  • Launched January 2009
Pentax VS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F3.1-4.8) lens
  • 235g - 111 x 61 x 38mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Kodak C140 vs Pentax VS20 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Kodak C140 and Pentax VS20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the C140 (8MP) and VS20 (16MP) and the C140 (1/2.5") and VS20 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The C140 was introduced 4 years before the VS20 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the C140 scores vs the VS20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Pentax VS20

 C140 VS20 

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Kodak C140

 VS20 C140 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 37 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C140 and Pentax VS20

 C140 VS20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Kodak C140 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak C140 enjoys external dimensions of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Pentax VS20 has sizing of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the C140 vs the VS20.

Kodak C140 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the C140 and VS20 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Kodak C140 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C140 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the C140 and VS20.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The C140 using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Pentax VS20 will deliver greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged C140 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Kodak C140 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

Kodak C140 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C140 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C140 Portrait photography advice
Pentax VS20 Portrait photography advice
18
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (8MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
36
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak C140 Street photography advice
Pentax VS20 Street photography advice
46
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
low maximum ISO (1,000)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (235 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C140 Sports photography factors
Pentax VS20 Sports photography factors
15
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (8MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
has no phase detect AF
44
great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak C140
Travel photography with Pentax VS20
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (8MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
68
lighter than competition (235g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C140 Landscape photography info
Pentax VS20 Landscape photography info
21
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (8MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
46
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C140 Vlogging factors
Pentax VS20 Vlogging factors
21
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone support
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (235 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Kodak C140 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C140 and Pentax VS20
 Kodak EasyShare C140Pentax Optio VS20
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Pentax
Model Kodak EasyShare C140 Pentax Optio VS20
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-08 2012-01-25
Body design 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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3264 x 2448 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1000 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-4.8 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focus distance 13cm 3cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2500 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 lbs) 235g (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 63 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 D-LI122
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $80 $106