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Kodak Sport vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic XS1 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
  • Released January 2011
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Kodak Sport vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Kodak Sport vs Panasonic XS1, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Sport (12MP) and XS1 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Sport was launched 24 months before the XS1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Sport matches up against the XS1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Panasonic XS1

 Sport XS1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Kodak Sport

 XS1 Sport 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 24 months
Display dimension2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kSharper display (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Sport and Panasonic XS1

 Sport XS1 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak Sport enjoys physical 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 XS1 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Sport vs the XS1.

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Sport and XS1 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Sport and XS1.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic XS1 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged Sport is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Sport
Portrait photography with Panasonic XS1
26
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Street photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Street photography camera
52
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low maximum ISO (1,250)
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (103 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Sports photography camera
23
environment proofing
fixed focal length (35mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Sport Travel photography advice
Panasonic XS1 Travel photography advice
56
environment proofing
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than others (103g)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Sport
Landscape photography with Panasonic XS1
26
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.4 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,250)
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
38
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Vlogging camera
25
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
31
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (103g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Kodak Sport vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Sport and Panasonic XS1
 Kodak EasyShare SportPanasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Brand Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare Sport Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-04 2013-01-07
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1250 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.4" 2.7"
Resolution of display 112 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lbs) 103 grams (0.23 lbs)
Dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
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 - 260 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 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
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $155 $130