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Kodak Sport vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic TS20 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT20
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Kodak Sport vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Kodak Sport and Panasonic TS20, both Waterproof cameras by companies Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the Sport (12MP) and TS20 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Sport was manufactured 13 months before the TS20 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Sport matches up against the TS20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Panasonic TS20

 Sport TS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Kodak Sport

 TS20 Sport 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 13 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kSharper screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Sport and Panasonic TS20

 Sport TS20 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak Sport features outer dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic TS20 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Sport vs the TS20.

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Sport and TS20 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The photograph below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Sport and TS20.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic TS20 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older Sport will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Sport Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography information
26
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Street photography camera
52
weather proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
maximum ISO low (1,250)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than average in class (142g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Sport Sports photography information
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography information
23
weather proofing
can't change focal length (35mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Sport Travel photography info
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography info
57
weather proofing
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
70
lighter than average in class (142g)
weather sealing
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Sport Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography highlights
27
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.4 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,250)
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
41
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Sport Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging factors
25
has face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic jack
31
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (142g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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Kodak Sport vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Sport and Panasonic TS20
 Kodak EasyShare SportPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Make Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare Sport Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT20
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2011-01-04 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1250 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.4 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 112 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 lbs) 142g (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $155 $179