Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FX580

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Kodak Sport versus Panasonic FX580, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Sport (12MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Sport was released 24 months later than the FX580 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the Sport grades vs the FX580 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Sport & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The complete galleries are available at Kodak Sport Gallery & Panasonic FX580 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Kodak Sport features outside dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic FX580 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Sport versus Panasonic FX580 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Sport compared to the FX580.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Sport and FX580 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Sport and FX580.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you really should factor the age of the cameras into account. The younger Sport provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.