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Kodak Sport vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic TS5 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
  • Released January 2011
Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2013
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS4
  • Successor is Panasonic TS6
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Kodak Sport vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Kodak Sport and Panasonic TS5, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the Sport (12MP) and TS5 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Sport was revealed 3 years earlier than the TS5 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Sport scores against the TS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Panasonic TS5

 Sport TS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Kodak Sport

 TS5 Sport 
LaunchedJuly 2013January 2011Fresher by 30 months
Screen sizing3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution460k112kSharper screen (+348k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Sport and Panasonic TS5

 Sport TS5 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak Sport has got physical 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 TS5 has sizing of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Sport against the TS5.

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Sport and TS5 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The visual below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Sport and TS5.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic TS5 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older Sport is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Portrait photography camera
27
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
32
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Sport Street photography factors
Panasonic TS5 Street photography factors
52
environment proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low max ISO (1,250)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Sports photography camera
24
environment proof
fixed focal length (35mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
great battery life (370 CIPA)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Sport
Travel photography with Panasonic TS5
57
environment proof
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
72
great battery life (370 shots)
environment proof
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Landscape photography camera
27
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.4")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,250)
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
52
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
great battery life (370 CIPA)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Sport Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS5 Vlogging factors
25
offers face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
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Kodak Sport vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Sport and Panasonic TS5
 Kodak EasyShare SportPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Make Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare Sport Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT5
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2011-01-04 2013-07-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1250 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.4" 3"
Screen resolution 112k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 pounds) 214g (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 life - 370 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA DMW-BCM13
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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