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Kodak Sport vs Pentax VS20

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Kodak Sport vs Pentax VS20 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 VS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F3.1-4.8) lens
  • 235g - 111 x 61 x 38mm
  • Released January 2012
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Kodak Sport vs Pentax VS20 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Kodak Sport versus Pentax VS20, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Sport (12MP) and VS20 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Sport was revealed 12 months earlier than the VS20 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Sport matches up versus the VS20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Pentax VS20

 Sport VS20 

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Kodak Sport

 VS20 Sport 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 12 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display sizing3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution460k112kCrisper display (+348k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Sport and Pentax VS20

 Sport VS20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Kodak Sport vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak Sport features outside dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax VS20 has proportions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Sport against the VS20.

Kodak Sport vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Sport and VS20 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Kodak Sport vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Sport vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The image below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Sport and VS20.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax VS20 to give more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged Sport is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak Sport vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

Kodak Sport vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Sport vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Sport Portrait photography factors
Pentax VS20 Portrait photography factors
26
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Sport
Street photography with Pentax VS20
52
environment proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
maximum ISO low (1,250)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (235g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Sport Sports photography highlights
Pentax VS20 Sports photography highlights
23
environment proof
can't change focal length (35mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Sport Travel photography features
Pentax VS20 Travel photography features
57
environment proof
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than average (235 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Landscape photography camera
27
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.4 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,250)
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
47
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Sport Vlogging details
Pentax VS20 Vlogging details
25
supports face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (235g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Kodak Sport vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Sport and Pentax VS20
 Kodak EasyShare SportPentax Optio VS20
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Pentax
Model Kodak EasyShare Sport Pentax Optio VS20
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-04 2012-01-25
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1250 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.4" 3"
Display resolution 112k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lb) 235 grams (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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-LI122
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $155 $106