Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FH22

The following is a comprehensive review of the Kodak Sport and Panasonic FH22, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Sport (12MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Sport was unveiled 13 months after the FH22 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Sport matches up versus the FH22 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Sport and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22. The full galleries are available at Kodak Sport Gallery and Panasonic FH22 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak Sport enjoys outside dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic FH22 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Kodak Sport and Panasonic FH22 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Sport and the FH22.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Sport and FH22 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Sport and FH22.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH22 to produce more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer Sport provides an edge in sensor technology.