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Kodak Sport vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic ZR3 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Kodak Sport vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Kodak Sport vs Panasonic ZR3, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Sport (12MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Sport was manufactured 12 months after the ZR3 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the Sport scores against the ZR3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Panasonic ZR3

 Sport ZR3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Kodak Sport

 ZR3 Sport 
Display size2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kSharper display (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Sport and Panasonic ZR3

 Sport ZR3 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak Sport has outer measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR3 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Sport compared to the ZR3.

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Sport and ZR3 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Sport and ZR3.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZR3 to give more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Sport is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Sport Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography factors
26
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Sport Street photography factors
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography factors
52
weather sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
max ISO too low (1,250)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Sport Sports photography information
Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography information
23
weather sealing
focal length is fixed (35mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Sport Travel photography info
Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography info
57
weather sealing
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Sport Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography factors
27
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.4 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,250)
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Sport Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging highlights
25
offers face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
29
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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Kodak Sport vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Sport and Panasonic ZR3
 Kodak EasyShare SportPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Make Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare Sport Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-04 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1250 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.4" 2.7"
Resolution of display 112k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 lbs) 159g (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 model 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
Cost at launch $155 $280