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Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs

Kodak Sport
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1250
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35mm (F3.0) lens
  • 175g - 147 x 58 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2011
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS16
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Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Kodak Sport versus Panasonic FH2, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Sport (12MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Sport was launched at a similar time to the FH2 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Sport scores versus the FH2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Panasonic FH2

 Sport FH2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Kodak Sport

 FH2 Sport 
Screen sizing2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kClearer screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Sport and Panasonic FH2

 Sport FH2 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2011Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak Sport comes with outer 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 Panasonic FH2 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Kodak Sport versus Panasonic FH2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Sport and the FH2.

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Sport and FH2 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Sport and FH2.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FH2 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively.

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Sport
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH2
26
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Sport Street photography advice
Panasonic FH2 Street photography advice
52
weather sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low maximum ISO (1,250)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competition (121 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Sports photography camera
23
weather sealing
can't change focal length (35mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery (270 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Sport Travel photography info
Panasonic FH2 Travel photography info
57
weather sealing
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
72
better than average battery (270 per charge)
lighter than competition (121g)
features focus by touch
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Sport Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography info
27
weather sealing
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.4")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,250)
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
41
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
better than average battery (270 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Sport Vlogging information
Panasonic FH2 Vlogging information
25
includes face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition (121g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Sport and Panasonic FH2
 Kodak EasyShare SportPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Company Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare Sport Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS16
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-04 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1250 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.4" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 112k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 270 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $155 $149