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Kodak Sport vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic TS4 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 TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS3
  • New Model is Panasonic TS5
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Kodak Sport vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Kodak Sport and Panasonic TS4, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Sport (12MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Sport was launched 13 months earlier than the TS4 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Sport matches up against the TS4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Panasonic TS4

 Sport TS4 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Kodak Sport

 TS4 Sport 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 13 months
Screen size2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kClearer screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Sport and Panasonic TS4

 Sport TS4 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak Sport has got physical measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic TS4 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Kodak Sport and Panasonic TS4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Sport and the TS4.

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Sport and TS4 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The picture below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Sport and TS4.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files though you might want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged Sport is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Sport Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography highlights
26
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Sport
Street photography with Panasonic TS4
52
weather sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low maximum ISO (1,250)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Sport Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography advice
23
weather sealing
focal length is fixed (35mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery life (310 CIPA)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Sport Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography factors
57
weather sealing
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
66
great battery life (310 per charge)
environment proof
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Sport Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography advice
27
weather sealing
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.4 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,250)
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
41
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
great battery life (310 shots)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Sport Vlogging info
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging info
25
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone port
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
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Kodak Sport vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Sport and Panasonic TS4
 Kodak EasyShare SportPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Company Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare Sport Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT4
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2011-01-04 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1250 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.4" 2.7"
Screen resolution 112 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
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, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lb) 197 gr (0.43 lb)
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
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Launch cost $155 $399