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Kodak Sport vs Panasonic LX3

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
40
Overall
35

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic LX3 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
  • Announced January 2011
Panasonic LX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-60mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 265g - 109 x 60 x 27mm
  • Introduced November 2008
  • Replacement is Panasonic LX5
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Kodak Sport vs Panasonic LX3 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Kodak Sport and Panasonic LX3, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Sport (12MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the Sport (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The Sport was announced 2 years after the LX3 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Sport grades vs the LX3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Panasonic LX3

 Sport LX3 
IntroducedJanuary 2011November 2008Newer by 27 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Kodak Sport

 LX3 Sport 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution460k112kClearer screen (+348k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Sport and Panasonic LX3

 Sport LX3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic LX3 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak Sport comes with outer measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic LX3 has sizing of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Sport and Panasonic LX3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Sport vs the LX3.

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic LX3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Sport and LX3 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic LX3 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic LX3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The picture underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Sport and LX3.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Sport having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Kodak Sport will give you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern Sport is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic LX3 sensor size comparison

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LX3 as a Portrait photography camera
26
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
39
you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Kodak Sport Street photography factors
Panasonic LX3 Street photography factors
52
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
max ISO too low (1,250)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
heavier than competition (265g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Sport
Sports photography with Panasonic LX3
23
weather proofing
can't change focal length (35mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Sport Travel photography factors
Panasonic LX3 Travel photography factors
57
weather proofing
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
60
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (265g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Sport
Landscape photography with Panasonic LX3
27
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,250)
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
52
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Sport Vlogging info
Panasonic LX3 Vlogging info
25
features face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone jack
30
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition (265 grams)
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Kodak Sport vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Sport and Panasonic LX3
 Kodak EasyShare SportPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare Sport Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-04 2008-11-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1250 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 24-60mm (2.5x)
Largest aperture f/3.0 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.4" 3"
Resolution of display 112 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 8.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (HD 24 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (10fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 lbs) 265 gr (0.58 lbs)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 39
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 94
Other
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $155 $449