Kodak Sport vs Panasonic GF1

Below is a extensive analysis of the Kodak Sport versus Panasonic GF1, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Sport (12MP) and the GF1 (12MP) is pretty close but the Sport (1/2.3") and GF1 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizes.

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The Sport was introduced 15 months later than the GF1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Kodak Sport being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Sport matches up versus the GF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Sport & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. The whole galleries are available at Kodak Sport Gallery & Panasonic GF1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Kodak Sport provides physical dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF1 has specifications of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Sport against the GF1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Sport and GF1 is 92 and 85 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Sport and GF1.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The Sport provides the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field tougher. The fresher Sport should have an advantage in sensor tech.