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Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FX48 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 FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
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Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Kodak Sport versus Panasonic FX48, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the Sport (12MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Sport was brought out 24 months later than the FX48 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Sport grades against the FX48 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Panasonic FX48

 Sport FX48 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 24 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Kodak Sport

 FX48 Sport 
Display dimensions2.5"2.4"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution230k112kClearer display (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Sport and Panasonic FX48

 Sport FX48 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak Sport has outside measurements 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 FX48 has measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Sport against the FX48.

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Sport and FX48 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The visual here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Sport and FX48.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images however you will want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern Sport provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Sport Portrait photography info
Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography info
26
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Sport
Street photography with Panasonic FX48
52
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low maximum ISO (1,250)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Sport Sports photography info
Panasonic FX48 Sports photography info
23
weather proofing
fixed focal length (35mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Sport
Travel photography with Panasonic FX48
57
weather proofing
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
58
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Sport Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography highlights
27
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.4 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,250)
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
33
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Sport Vlogging info
Panasonic FX48 Vlogging info
25
comes with face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
31
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Sport and Panasonic FX48
 Kodak EasyShare SportPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare Sport Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Also called - Lumix DMC-FX40
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-04 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1250 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.4 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 112 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/3000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lbs) 150 gr (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $155 $325