Kodak Sport vs Olympus SZ-15

Here is a extensive overview of the Kodak Sport and Olympus SZ-15, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Olympus. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the Sport (12MP) and SZ-15 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Sport was introduced 3 years before the SZ-15 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Sport grades against the SZ-15 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Sport and Olympus SZ-15. The whole galleries are available at Kodak Sport Gallery and Olympus SZ-15 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak Sport has got external dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-15 has measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Sport and Olympus SZ-15 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Sport against the SZ-15.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Sport and SZ-15 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Sport and SZ-15.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus SZ-15 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older Sport will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.