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Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FX90 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
  • Announced January 2011
Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Kodak Sport and Panasonic FX90, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Sport (12MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Sport was manufactured 7 months before the FX90 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Sport matches up vs the FX90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Panasonic FX90

 Sport FX90 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Kodak Sport

 FX90 Sport 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2011More modern by 7 months
Screen sizing3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution460k112kCrisper screen (+348k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak Sport and Panasonic FX90

 Sport FX90 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Sport offers outer dimensions 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 FX90 has dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Sport versus the FX90.

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Sport and FX90 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The image underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Sport and FX90.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you will need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged Sport will be behind in sensor technology.

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Sport
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX90
26
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Sport Street photography features
Panasonic FX90 Street photography features
52
weather sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low max ISO (1,250)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Sports photography camera
23
weather sealing
fixed focal length (35mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
30
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Sport Travel photography features
Panasonic FX90 Travel photography features
57
weather sealing
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
60
includes focus by touch
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (200 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Sport Landscape photography info
Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography info
27
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.4")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,250)
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
36
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Sport Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FX90 Vlogging highlights
25
supports face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
34
really wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
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Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Sport and Panasonic FX90
 Kodak EasyShare SportPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Brand Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare Sport Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-04 2011-08-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 alias 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
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.4" 3"
Screen resolution 112 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 5.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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) 149 gr (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" 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 life - 200 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $155 $227