Kodak Sport vs Panasonic F5

The following is a complete comparison of the Kodak Sport versus Panasonic F5, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the Sport (12MP) and the F5 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Sport was launched 24 months prior to the F5 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the Sport scores versus the F5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Sport & Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak Sport Gallery & Panasonic F5 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Sport offers physical measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic F5 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Sport against the F5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Sport and F5 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The picture below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Sport and F5.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic F5 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Sport is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.