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Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs

Kodak Sport
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1250
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35mm (F3.0) lens
  • 175g - 147 x 58 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2011
Panasonic FX78
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX77
Photography Glossary

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FX78 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Kodak Sport and Panasonic FX78, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the Sport (12MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Sport was unveiled very close to the FX78 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Sport matches up against the FX78 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Panasonic FX78

 Sport FX78 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Kodak Sport

 FX78 Sport 
Display sizing3.5"2.4"Larger display (+1.1")
Display resolution230k112kCrisper display (+118k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak Sport and Panasonic FX78

 Sport FX78 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak Sport has got exterior measurements 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 FX78 has measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak Sport and Panasonic FX78 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Sport compared to the FX78.

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Sport and FX78 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FX78 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Sport and FX78.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs although you might want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FX78 sensor size comparison

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Sport Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FX78 Portrait photography advice
26
features face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Sport Street photography information
Panasonic FX78 Street photography information
52
weather proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low maximum ISO (1,250)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Sports photography camera
23
weather proofing
focal length is fixed (35mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
28
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Travel photography camera
57
weather proofing
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
56
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Landscape photography camera
27
weather proofing
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.4")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,250)
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
36
decently wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Sport
Vlogging with Panasonic FX78
25
features face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
33
decently wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
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Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Sport and Panasonic FX78
 Kodak EasyShare SportPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare Sport Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
Also called - Lumix DMC-FX77
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-04 2011-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1250 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.4 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 112k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 pounds) 142 gr (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 200 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $155 $210