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Kodak Sport vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic ZS7 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
  • Launched January 2011
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS8
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Kodak Sport vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Kodak Sport vs Panasonic ZS7, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Sport (12MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Sport was launched 6 months earlier than the ZS7 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Sport grades against the ZS7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Panasonic ZS7

 Sport ZS7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Kodak Sport

 ZS7 Sport 
Screen size3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution460k112kCrisper screen (+348k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Sport and Panasonic ZS7

 Sport ZS7 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2011Same generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak Sport has physical dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS7 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check the Kodak Sport vs Panasonic ZS7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Sport vs the ZS7.

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Sport and ZS7 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The image underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Sport and ZS7.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you would want to take the release date of the cameras into account.

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Sport Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography details
26
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
no manual focus
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Sport Street photography info
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography info
52
weather proofing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
max ISO too low (1,250)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Sport Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography features
23
weather proofing
fixed focal length (35mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Sport Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography info
57
weather proofing
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
63
lighter than competition (218 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Sport Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography features
27
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.4")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,250)
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
38
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Sport Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging details
25
offers face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic socket
30
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Kodak Sport vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Sport and Panasonic ZS7
 Kodak EasyShare SportPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Make Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare Sport Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-TZ10
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-04 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1250 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.4" 3"
Screen resolution 112k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom 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
AEB
White balance 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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 pounds) 218g (0.48 pounds)
Physical 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 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 One One
Launch price $155 $350