Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FH8

Its time to examine more closely at the Kodak Sport versus Panasonic FH8, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the Sport (12MP) and FH8 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Sport was brought out 12 months earlier than the FH8 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Sport grades vs the FH8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Sport and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak Sport Gallery and Panasonic FH8 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. 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 FH8 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Kodak Sport versus Panasonic FH8 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Sport against the FH8.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Sport and FH8 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Sport and FH8.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FH8 to give you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older Sport is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.