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Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FZ100

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FZ100 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
  • Released January 2011
Panasonic FZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • New Model is Panasonic FZ200
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Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FZ100 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Kodak Sport versus Panasonic FZ100, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Sport (12MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Sport was launched 6 months later than the FZ100 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Kodak Sport being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Sport scores versus the FZ100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Panasonic FZ100

 Sport FZ100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Kodak Sport

 FZ100 Sport 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution460k112kSharper screen (+348k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Kodak Sport and Panasonic FZ100

 Sport FZ100 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2010Same age
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FZ100 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak Sport has got physical dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ100 has proportions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Sport versus Panasonic FZ100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Sport versus the FZ100.

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FZ100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Sport and FZ100 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FZ100 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FZ100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Sport and FZ100.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic FZ100 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively.

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FZ100 sensor size comparison

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Sport Portrait photography features
Panasonic FZ100 Portrait photography features
27
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
54
focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Sport
Street photography with Panasonic FZ100
52
weather sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
max ISO too low (1,250)
58
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than average (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Sport Sports photography advice
Panasonic FZ100 Sports photography advice
24
weather sealing
can't change focal length (35mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Sport Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FZ100 Travel photography highlights
57
weather sealing
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
59
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (540 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ100 as a Landscape photography camera
27
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.4 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,250)
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
51
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Sport
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ100
25
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
64
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average (540g)
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Kodak Sport vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Sport and Panasonic FZ100
 Kodak EasyShare SportPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
General Information
Brand Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare Sport Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-04 2010-07-21
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
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 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1250 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.4 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 112k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lbs) 540 gr (1.19 lbs)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
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 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $155 $500