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Kodak Sport vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Kodak Sport vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Kodak Sport
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1250
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35mm (F3.0) lens
  • 175g - 147 x 58 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Kodak Sport vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Kodak Sport vs Pentax RZ10, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Kodak and Pentax. The resolution of the Sport (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Sport was released 6 months prior to the RZ10 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Sport grades versus the RZ10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Pentax RZ10

 Sport RZ10 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Kodak Sport

 RZ10 Sport 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen size2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kSharper screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Sport and Pentax RZ10

 Sport RZ10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2011Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Kodak Sport vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak Sport has got outer dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax RZ10 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Sport vs Pentax RZ10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Sport versus the RZ10.

Kodak Sport vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Sport and RZ10 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Kodak Sport vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Sport vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Sport and RZ10.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Pentax RZ10 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively.

Kodak Sport vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Kodak Sport vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Sport vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Sport Portrait photography information
Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography information
26
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Sport
Street photography with Pentax RZ10
52
weather proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low max ISO (1,250)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Sport
Sports photography with Pentax RZ10
23
weather proofing
focal length is fixed (35mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (178 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Sport Travel photography info
Pentax RZ10 Travel photography info
57
weather proofing
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
66
weather proof
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (178 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Sport Landscape photography details
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography details
27
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.4 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,250)
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
weather proof
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery life (178 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Vlogging camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Vlogging camera
25
features face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic socket
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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Kodak Sport vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Sport and Pentax RZ10
 Kodak EasyShare SportPentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Pentax
Model type Kodak EasyShare Sport Pentax Optio RZ10
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-04 2011-07-19
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1250 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.4 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 112 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lb) 178 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 178 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA D-LI92
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 1 1
Cost at release $155 $200