Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FX48
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35 Features
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95 Imaging
34 Features
21 Overall
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Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FX48 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Sport and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak Sport Gallery and Panasonic FX48 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Panasonic FX48
Sport | FX48 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Kodak Sport
FX48 | Sport | |||
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Display dimensions | 2.5" | ![]() | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.1") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 112k | Clearer display (+118k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Sport and Panasonic FX48
Sport | FX48 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Kodak Sport versus Panasonic FX48 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Sport | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | |
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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 |