Kodak Sport vs Panasonic ZS1
92 Imaging
35 Features
13 Overall
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91 Imaging
33 Features
25 Overall
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Kodak Sport vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Introduced May 2009
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ6

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Kodak Sport and Panasonic ZS1, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Sport (12MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is very close but the Sport (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

The Sport was manufactured 20 months after the ZS1 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Sport grades against the ZS1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic ZS1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Sport & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak Sport Gallery & Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Panasonic ZS1
Sport | ZS1 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | May 2009 | More modern by 20 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Kodak Sport
ZS1 | Sport | |||
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Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 112k | Sharper display (+118k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Sport and Panasonic ZS1
Sport | ZS1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Kodak Sport vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak Sport has got external measurements 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 ZS1 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).
Examine the Kodak Sport and Panasonic ZS1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Sport against the ZS1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Sport and ZS1 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Sport and ZS1.
As you can tell, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Sport due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Kodak Sport will provide you with more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger Sport will have an edge in sensor tech.

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak Sport vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Sport | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Kodak | Panasonic |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare Sport | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ6 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-01-04 | 2009-05-14 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1250 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35mm (1x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.4 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 112k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 175 grams (0.39 pounds) | 229 grams (0.50 pounds) |
Dimensions | 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $155 | $0 |