Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FH20

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Kodak Sport versus Panasonic FH20, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Sport (12MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Sport was announced 13 months after the FH20 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Sport scores against the FH20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Sport & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The whole galleries are available at Kodak Sport Gallery & Panasonic FH20 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Kodak Sport comes with exterior measurements 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 Panasonic FH20 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak Sport versus Panasonic FH20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Sport and the FH20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Sport and FH20 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Sport and FH20.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH20 to show more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer Sport is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.