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Kodak Sport vs Pentax E70

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Kodak Sport vs Pentax E70 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Pentax E70
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Kodak Sport vs Pentax E70 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Kodak Sport versus Pentax E70, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Kodak and Pentax. The resolution of the Sport (12MP) and the E70 (10MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Sport was manufactured 2 years after the E70 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Sport matches up against the E70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Pentax E70

 Sport E70 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 25 months

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Kodak Sport

 E70 Sport 

Common features in the Kodak Sport and Pentax E70

 Sport E70 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.4"2.4"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution112k112kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Kodak Sport vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak Sport offers 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 Pentax E70 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Sport compared to the E70.

Kodak Sport vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Sport and E70 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Sport vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Sport vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The pic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Sport and E70.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Kodak Sport to give more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer Sport is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak Sport vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Kodak Sport vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Sport vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Portrait photography camera
26
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Street photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Street photography camera
52
environment proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
max ISO too low (1,250)
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Sport Sports photography advice
Pentax E70 Sports photography advice
23
environment proofing
fixed focal length (35mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Sport
Travel photography with Pentax E70
57
environment proofing
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Sport Landscape photography features
Pentax E70 Landscape photography features
27
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.4 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,250)
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.4 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Sport
Vlogging with Pentax E70
25
features face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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Kodak Sport vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Sport and Pentax E70
 Kodak EasyShare SportPentax Optio E70
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Pentax
Model Kodak EasyShare Sport Pentax Optio E70
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-04 2009-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1250 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.4 inch 2.4 inch
Resolution of screen 112k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lbs) 175 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 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, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $155 $140