Kodak Sport vs Panasonic LF1

On this page, we are reviewing the Kodak Sport vs Panasonic LF1, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Sport (12MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is very similar but the Sport (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The Sport was announced 3 years earlier than the LF1 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Sport grades vs the LF1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Sport and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The whole galleries are available at Kodak Sport Gallery and Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak Sport offers outside 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 LF1 has specifications of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak Sport vs Panasonic LF1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Sport vs the LF1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Sport and LF1 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Sport and LF1.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The Sport offers the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF trickier. The more aged Sport is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.