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Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FH27 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
  • Released January 2011
Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Kodak Sport versus Panasonic FH27, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the Sport (12MP) and FH27 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Sport was launched within a month of the FH27 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Sport grades vs the FH27 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Panasonic FH27

 Sport FH27 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Kodak Sport

 FH27 Sport 
Screen sizing3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution230k112kSharper screen (+118k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak Sport and Panasonic FH27

 Sport FH27 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2011Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Sport provides outer dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic FH27 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Sport against the FH27.

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Sport and FH27 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Sport and FH27.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FH27 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively.

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Sport Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography information
26
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Sport Street photography information
Panasonic FH27 Street photography information
52
weather proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
maximum ISO low (1,250)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Sport Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH27 Sports photography factors
23
weather proof
fixed focal length (35mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Sport Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH27 Travel photography advice
57
weather proof
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
68
offers touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Sport Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography factors
27
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.4 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,250)
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
42
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Sport Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH27 Vlogging advice
25
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone port
32
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Sport and Panasonic FH27
 Kodak EasyShare SportPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare Sport Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-04 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine VI
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1250 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.4" 3"
Resolution of screen 112k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lbs) 152 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 - 250 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $155 $229