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Kodak Sport vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
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Kodak EasyShare Sport front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Kodak Sport vs Olympus TG-5 Key Specs

Kodak Sport
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1250
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35mm (F3.0) lens
  • 175g - 147 x 58 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2011
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Launched May 2017
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-4
  • Successor is Olympus TG-6
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Kodak Sport vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Kodak Sport vs Olympus TG-5, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the Sport (12MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Sport was manufactured 7 years earlier than the TG-5 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Sport matches up versus the TG-5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Olympus TG-5

 Sport TG-5 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Kodak Sport

 TG-5 Sport 
LaunchedMay 2017January 2011Fresher by 77 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution460k112kCrisper display (+348k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Sport and Olympus TG-5

 Sport TG-5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Kodak Sport vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Kodak Sport has physical dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus TG-5 has specifications of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Sport vs Olympus TG-5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Sport against the TG-5.

Kodak Sport vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Sport and TG-5 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Kodak Sport vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Sport vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The visual below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Sport and TG-5.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of images however you have to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older Sport is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Kodak Sport vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison

Kodak Sport vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Sport vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Sport Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography details
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supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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has manual focus
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Kodak Sport Street photography information
Olympus TG-5 Street photography information
52
weather sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low max ISO (1,250)
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Sport
Sports photography with Olympus TG-5
23
weather sealing
can't change focal length (35mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
46
high max fps (20.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery life (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Travel photography camera
57
weather sealing
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
68
better than average battery life (340 shots)
weather sealing
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (250g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Sport Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography factors
27
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.4 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,250)
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
57
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
better than average battery life (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Sport
Vlogging with Olympus TG-5
25
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
34
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (250g)
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Kodak Sport vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Sport and Olympus TG-5
 Kodak EasyShare SportOlympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak EasyShare Sport Olympus Tough TG-5
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2011-01-04 2017-05-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1250 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.4" 3"
Resolution of display 112 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 lbs) 250g (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" 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 life - 340 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $155 $449