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Kodak Sport vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Kodak Sport vs Pentax WG-2 GPS 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
  • Announced January 2011
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Kodak Sport vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Kodak Sport vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, both Waterproof cameras by companies Kodak and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the Sport (12MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Sport was revealed 13 months before the WG-2 GPS making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Sport grades against the WG-2 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 Sport WG-2 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Kodak Sport

 WG-2 GPS Sport 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2011More modern by 13 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution460k112kCrisper display (+348k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Sport and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 Sport WG-2 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Kodak Sport vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak Sport has outside dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Sport against the WG-2 GPS.

Kodak Sport vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Sport and WG-2 GPS is 92 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Sport vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

Kodak Sport vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Sport and WG-2 GPS.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-2 GPS to render more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged Sport will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak Sport vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Kodak Sport vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Sport vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
26
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Sport Street photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography highlights
52
environment proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low max ISO (1,250)
54
environment sealing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Sports photography camera
23
environment proofing
fixed focal length (35mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Sport Travel photography factors
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography factors
57
environment proofing
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
70
environment sealing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Sport
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
27
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.4 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,250)
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
47
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Vlogging camera
25
has face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
30
really wide (28mm)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic socket
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Kodak Sport vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Sport and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Kodak EasyShare SportPentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Pentax
Model Kodak EasyShare Sport Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2011-01-04 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
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 Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1250 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type 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
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.4" 3"
Resolution of screen 112k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 5.40 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 pounds) 198 grams (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $155 $300