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Kodak Sport vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic TS3 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
  • Launched January 2011
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS2
  • New Model is Panasonic TS4
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Kodak Sport vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Kodak Sport vs Panasonic TS3, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the Sport (12MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Sport was announced 7 months before the TS3 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Sport scores against the TS3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Panasonic TS3

 Sport TS3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Kodak Sport

 TS3 Sport 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2011More recent by 7 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kClearer display (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Sport and Panasonic TS3

 Sport TS3 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak Sport enjoys outer dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic TS3 has sizing of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Sport against the TS3.

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Sport and TS3 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The graphic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Sport and TS3.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs but you might want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The older Sport is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Sport Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography highlights
26
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Sport Street photography features
Panasonic TS3 Street photography features
52
environment proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low max ISO (1,250)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Sport Sports photography info
Panasonic TS3 Sports photography info
23
environment proofing
focal length is fixed (35mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
37
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
good battery pack (310 shots)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
low fps (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Travel photography camera
57
environment proofing
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
63
good battery pack (310 shots)
weather proof
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Sport
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS3
27
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.4")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,250)
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
38
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
good battery pack (310 per charge)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Sport Vlogging info
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging info
25
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic port
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
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Kodak Sport vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Sport and Panasonic TS3
 Kodak EasyShare SportPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Brand Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare Sport Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2011-01-04 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1250 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.4 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 112k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 pounds) 197 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 - 310 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $155 $380