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Kodak Sport vs Pentax S1

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Kodak Sport vs Pentax S1 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
  • Released January 2011
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched March 2011
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Kodak Sport vs Pentax S1 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Kodak Sport vs Pentax S1, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Kodak and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Sport (12MP) and the S1 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Sport was announced very close to the S1 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the Sport matches up versus the S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Pentax S1

 Sport S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Kodak Sport

 S1 Sport 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display dimension2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kCrisper display (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Sport and Pentax S1

 Sport S1 
LaunchedJanuary 2011March 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Kodak Sport vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak Sport provides physical measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax S1 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Sport and the S1.

Kodak Sport vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Sport and S1 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Sport vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Sport vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The graphic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Sport and S1.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Pentax S1 to resolve greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively.

Kodak Sport vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Kodak Sport vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Sport vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Portrait photography camera
26
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Sport Street photography factors
Pentax S1 Street photography factors
52
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
max ISO too low (1,250)
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Sport Sports photography features
Pentax S1 Sports photography features
23
environment sealing
fixed focal length (35mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Travel photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Travel photography camera
57
environment sealing
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Sport Landscape photography factors
Pentax S1 Landscape photography factors
27
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,250)
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
42
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Sport
Vlogging with Pentax S1
25
features face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Kodak Sport vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Sport and Pentax S1
 Kodak EasyShare SportPentax Optio S1
General Information
Brand Kodak Pentax
Model Kodak EasyShare Sport Pentax Optio S1
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-04 2011-03-02
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1250 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.4" 2.7"
Screen resolution 112k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen 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 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 3.90 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 gr (0.39 lb) 157 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 life - 260 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $155 $174