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Kodak Sport vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
45
Overall
42

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic TS6 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 TS6
(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 January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS5
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Kodak Sport vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Kodak Sport vs Panasonic TS6, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Kodak and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Sport (12MP) and TS6 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Sport was brought out 5 years prior to the TS6 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Sport grades vs the TS6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Panasonic TS6

 Sport TS6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Kodak Sport

 TS6 Sport 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2011Newer by 48 months
Screen dimensions3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution460k112kClearer screen (+348k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Sport and Panasonic TS6

 Sport TS6 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak Sport has 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 TS6 has proportions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Sport and the TS6.

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Sport and TS6 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The picture here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Sport and TS6.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic TS6 to offer more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged Sport is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Sport Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography highlights
26
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
MP count good (16MP)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Street photography camera
52
environment proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
max ISO too low (1,250)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Sport Sports photography information
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography information
23
environment proof
focal length is fixed (35mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
48
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery power (370 shots)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Sport Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS6 Travel photography highlights
57
environment proof
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
73
better than average battery power (370 CIPA)
weather sealing
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Sport Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography advice
27
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.4")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,250)
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
52
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
weather sealing
better than average battery power (370 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Vlogging camera
25
supports face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic port
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
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Kodak Sport vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Sport and Panasonic TS6
 Kodak EasyShare SportPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Make Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare Sport Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT6
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2011-01-04 2015-01-06
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1250 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type 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 range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.4" 3"
Resolution of display 112 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lbs) 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
Physical 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 All around 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 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $155 $300