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Kodak Sport vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic ZS70 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
  • Released January 2011
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Launched April 2017
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS80
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Kodak Sport vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Kodak Sport versus Panasonic ZS70, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the Sport (12MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Sport was introduced 7 years prior to the ZS70 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Sport scores vs the ZS70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Panasonic ZS70

 Sport ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Kodak Sport

 ZS70 Sport 
LaunchedApril 2017January 2011Newer by 76 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1040k112kClearer display (+928k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak Sport and Panasonic ZS70

 Sport ZS70 

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak Sport features outside dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS70 has proportions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Sport against the ZS70.

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Sport and ZS70 is 92 and 87 respectively.

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Sport and ZS70.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS70 to produce greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged Sport will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Sport vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Sport Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography details
26
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Kodak Sport Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography advice
52
weather proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low maximum ISO (1,250)
76
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
has focus by touch
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Sport Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography highlights
23
weather proofing
fixed focal length (35mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
61
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has tracking focus
good battery power (380 per charge)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Sport Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography information
57
weather proofing
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
79
good battery power (380 CIPA)
has focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Sport Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography highlights
27
weather proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.4")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,250)
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
62
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Sport
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS70
25
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic support
74
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing microphone jack
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Kodak Sport vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Sport and Panasonic ZS70
 Kodak EasyShare SportPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Make Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare Sport Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-04 2017-04-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1250 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
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
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.4" 3"
Screen resolution 112 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 pounds) 322 gr (0.71 pounds)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 life - 380 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $155 $450