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Kodak Sport vs Pentax E85

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
10
Overall
24

Kodak Sport vs Pentax E85 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
Pentax E85
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
  • Introduced September 2009
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Kodak Sport vs Pentax E85 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Kodak Sport versus Pentax E85, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Kodak and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Sport (12MP) and the E85 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Sport was brought out 16 months after the E85 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Sport grades vs the E85 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Pentax E85

 Sport E85 
IntroducedJanuary 2011September 2009Newer by 16 months

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Kodak Sport

 E85 Sport 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kClearer screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Sport and Pentax E85

 Sport E85 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Kodak Sport vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak Sport enjoys outer measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax E85 has measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak Sport versus Pentax E85 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Sport and the E85.

Kodak Sport vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Sport and E85 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Sport vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Sport vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Sport and E85.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images however you should always take the age of the cameras into account. The newer Sport is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak Sport vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Kodak Sport vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Sport vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Sport Portrait photography info
Pentax E85 Portrait photography info
26
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
20
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Sport Street photography factors
Pentax E85 Street photography factors
52
weather proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low maximum ISO (1,250)
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Sport Sports photography info
Pentax E85 Sports photography info
23
weather proof
can't change focal length (35mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Sport Travel photography information
Pentax E85 Travel photography information
57
weather proof
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Sport Landscape photography highlights
Pentax E85 Landscape photography highlights
27
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.4 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,250)
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
23
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Sport
Vlogging with Pentax E85
25
provides face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Kodak Sport vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Sport and Pentax E85
 Kodak EasyShare SportPentax Optio E85
General Information
Make Kodak Pentax
Model type Kodak EasyShare Sport Pentax Optio E85
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-04 2009-09-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1250 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.4" 2.7"
Screen resolution 112k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 pounds) 145g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 ID 2 x AA D-LI95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $155 $0