Kodak Sport vs Pentax RZ18
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Kodak Sport vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
- Launched September 2011

Kodak Sport vs Pentax RZ18 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Kodak Sport versus Pentax RZ18, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the Sport (12MP) and RZ18 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The Sport was released 8 months earlier than the RZ18 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Sport scores versus the RZ18 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Kodak Sport vs Pentax RZ18 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Sport & Pentax Optio RZ18. The complete galleries are available at Kodak Sport Gallery & Pentax RZ18 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Pentax RZ18
Sport | RZ18 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Kodak Sport
RZ18 | Sport | |||
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Launched | September 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 8 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.6") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 112k | Clearer screen (+348k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Sport and Pentax RZ18
Sport | RZ18 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Kodak Sport vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak Sport has exterior measurements 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 RZ18 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check the Kodak Sport versus Pentax RZ18 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Sport against the RZ18.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Sport and RZ18 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Kodak Sport vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Sport and RZ18.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Pentax RZ18 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older Sport is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Kodak Sport vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak Sport vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Sport | Pentax Optio RZ18 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Kodak | Pentax |
Model | Kodak EasyShare Sport | Pentax Optio RZ18 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-01-04 | 2011-09-12 |
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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1250 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35mm (1x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.4 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 112 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 175 grams (0.39 lbs) | 178 grams (0.39 lbs) |
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 All around 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 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $155 | $210 |