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Kodak Sport vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Kodak Sport vs Pentax RZ18 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
  • Released January 2011
Pentax RZ18
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Pentax RZ18

 Sport RZ18 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Kodak Sport

 RZ18 Sport 
LaunchedSeptember 2011January 2011More recent by 8 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution460k112kClearer screen (+348k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Sport and Pentax RZ18

 Sport RZ18 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak Sport vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

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

Kodak Sport vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Kodak Sport vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Sport vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Sport Portrait photography features
Pentax RZ18 Portrait photography features
26
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
36
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Sport Street photography info
Pentax RZ18 Street photography info
52
weather sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
maximum ISO low (1,250)
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than average (178 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Sport Sports photography features
Pentax RZ18 Sports photography features
23
weather sealing
can't change focal length (35mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Sport Travel photography features
Pentax RZ18 Travel photography features
57
weather sealing
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than average (178g)
environment proofing
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Sport Landscape photography advice
Pentax RZ18 Landscape photography advice
27
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,250)
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Vlogging camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Vlogging camera
25
supports face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
30
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (178g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Kodak Sport vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Sport and Pentax RZ18
 Kodak EasyShare SportPentax Optio RZ18
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