Kodak Sport vs Pentax W80

Below, we are reviewing the Kodak Sport vs Pentax W80, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Kodak and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Sport (12MP) and the W80 (12MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Sport was introduced 19 months later than the W80 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the Sport grades vs the W80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Sport and Pentax Optio W80. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak Sport Gallery and Pentax W80 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak Sport features exterior measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax W80 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak Sport vs Pentax W80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Sport vs the W80.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Sport and W80 is 92 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Sport and W80.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files but you will need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The newer Sport should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.