Kodak Sport vs Pentax W60

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Kodak Sport and Pentax W60, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Kodak and Pentax. The image resolution of the Sport (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Sport was launched 19 months after the W60 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Sport matches up versus the W60 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Sport & Pentax Optio W60. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak Sport Gallery & Pentax W60 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Sport enjoys external measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax W60 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check the Kodak Sport and Pentax W60 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Sport vs the W60.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Sport and W60 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Sport and W60.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Kodak Sport to render more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger Sport is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.