Kodak Sport vs Pentax MX-1

Following is a in depth review of the Kodak Sport and Pentax MX-1, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Kodak and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Sport (12MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the Sport (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Sport was unveiled 3 years prior to the MX-1 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the Sport grades vs the MX-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Sport and Pentax MX-1. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak Sport Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Sport comes with external measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax MX-1 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Examine the Kodak Sport and Pentax MX-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Sport against the MX-1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Sport and MX-1 is 92 and 84 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The picture here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Sport and MX-1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Sport offers the tinier sensor which should make getting shallow DOF more difficult. The more aged Sport is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.