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Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FH3 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
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Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Kodak Sport versus Panasonic FH3, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the Sport (12MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Sport was revealed 13 months after the FH3 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the Sport scores versus the FH3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Panasonic FH3

 Sport FH3 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Kodak Sport

 FH3 Sport 
Screen size2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kClearer screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Sport and Panasonic FH3

 Sport FH3 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak Sport has outside dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic FH3 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Kodak Sport versus Panasonic FH3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Sport vs the FH3.

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Sport and FH3 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The picture below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Sport and FH3.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FH3 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher Sport should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Sport Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography information
26
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Sport Street photography details
Panasonic FH3 Street photography details
52
environment proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low max ISO (1,250)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Sport Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH3 Sports photography factors
23
environment proof
can't change focal length (35mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Sport Travel photography features
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography features
57
environment proof
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
64
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Sport Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography advice
27
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.4 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,250)
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
37
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Sport
Vlogging with Panasonic FH3
25
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone support
29
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Sport and Panasonic FH3
 Kodak EasyShare SportPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Company Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare Sport Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS11
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-04 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1250 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.4 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 112 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 pounds) 165 gr (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $155 $160