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Kodak Sport vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic ZS5 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
  • Announced January 2011
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Kodak Sport vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Kodak Sport versus Panasonic ZS5, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Sport (12MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Sport was brought out 7 months after the ZS5 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Sport scores versus the ZS5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Panasonic ZS5

 Sport ZS5 
RevealedJanuary 2011June 2010More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Kodak Sport

 ZS5 Sport 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Sport and Panasonic ZS5

 Sport ZS5 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Kodak Sport provides 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) while the Panasonic ZS5 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Sport and the ZS5.

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Sport and ZS5 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The pic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Sport and ZS5.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images however you will need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher Sport is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Sport
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS5
27
has face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Sport Street photography information
Panasonic ZS5 Street photography information
52
environment proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low maximum ISO (1,250)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (214g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Sport Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography info
24
environment proofing
can't change focal length (35mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
31
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Sport Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography highlights
57
environment proofing
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
63
lighter than others in class (214 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Landscape photography camera
27
environment proofing
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.4 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,250)
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
33
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Sport
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS5
25
has face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
31
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (214 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Kodak Sport vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Sport and Panasonic ZS5
 Kodak EasyShare SportPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Make Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare Sport Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-04 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1250 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.4 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 112k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lbs) 214 gr (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $155 $300