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Kodak Sport vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
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Kodak EasyShare Sport front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Kodak Sport
(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
  • Announced January 2011
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS30
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS40
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Kodak Sport vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Kodak Sport and Panasonic ZS35, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the Sport (12MP) and ZS35 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Sport was released 4 years before the ZS35 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Sport matches up against the ZS35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Panasonic ZS35

 Sport ZS35 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Kodak Sport

 ZS35 Sport 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2011Newer by 36 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution460k112kCrisper screen (+348k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Sport and Panasonic ZS35

 Sport ZS35 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak Sport features exterior measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS35 has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Sport and Panasonic ZS35 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Sport against the ZS35.

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Sport and ZS35 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The pic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Sport and ZS35.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic ZS35 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged Sport will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Portrait photography camera
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comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Sport Street photography information
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography information
52
weather proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low max ISO (1,250)
68
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (305g)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Sport Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography info
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weather proof
fixed focal length (35mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
53
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Travel photography camera
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weather proof
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than others (305g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Sport Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography advice
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weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.4 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,250)
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Vlogging camera
25
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
34
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (305g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic port
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Kodak Sport vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Sport and Panasonic ZS35
 Kodak EasyShare SportPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Company Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare Sport Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-04 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1250 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 21
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.4 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 112k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lb) 305 grams (0.67 lb)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" 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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $155 $300