Kodak Sport vs Panasonic LZ30

Lets take a more detailed look at the Kodak Sport versus Panasonic LZ30, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the Sport (12MP) and LZ30 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Sport was released 24 months before the LZ30 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Kodak Sport being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Sport matches up vs the LZ30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Sport and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The complete galleries are available at Kodak Sport Gallery and Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak Sport offers outside measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ30 has proportions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Examine the Kodak Sport versus Panasonic LZ30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Sport against the LZ30.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Sport and LZ30 is 92 and 66 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Sport and LZ30.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic LZ30 to render more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged Sport will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.