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Kodak Sport vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Kodak Sport
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1250
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35mm (F3.0) lens
  • 175g - 147 x 58 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2011
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS3
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Kodak Sport vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Kodak Sport and Panasonic TS2, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the Sport (12MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Sport was manufactured 12 months after the TS2 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Sport matches up versus the TS2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Panasonic TS2

 Sport TS2 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Kodak Sport

 TS2 Sport 
Display dimension2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kClearer display (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Sport and Panasonic TS2

 Sport TS2 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Sport offers external 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) whilst the Panasonic TS2 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Examine the Kodak Sport and Panasonic TS2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Sport vs the TS2.

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Sport and TS2 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Sport and TS2.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS2 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The younger Sport is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Street photography camera
52
weather sealing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low maximum ISO (1,250)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Sport Sports photography details
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography details
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weather sealing
fixed focal length (35mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Sport Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography highlights
57
weather sealing
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
67
weather proof
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Sport
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS2
27
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,250)
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Sport Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging highlights
25
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic port
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Kodak Sport vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Sport and Panasonic TS2
 Kodak EasyShare SportPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare Sport Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2011-01-04 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1250 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.4" 2.7"
Screen resolution 112 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 lb) 188g (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $155 $350