Kodak Sport vs Panasonic ZR1

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Kodak Sport versus Panasonic ZR1, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the Sport (12MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Sport was released 18 months after the ZR1 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the Sport matches up vs the ZR1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Sport and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak Sport Gallery and Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Kodak Sport offers exterior dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR1 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Sport versus the ZR1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Sport and ZR1 is 92 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Sport and ZR1.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of files though you might want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher Sport provides an edge in sensor innovation.