Kodak Sport vs Panasonic ZS30

Below is a extensive overview of the Kodak Sport vs Panasonic ZS30, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the Sport (12MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Sport was revealed 24 months before the ZS30 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the Sport matches up against the ZS30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Sport & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak Sport Gallery & Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak Sport features outer 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 ZS30 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Sport vs Panasonic ZS30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Sport compared to the ZS30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Sport and ZS30 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The photograph below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Sport and ZS30.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS30 to produce extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older Sport will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.