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Kodak Sport vs Pentax WS80

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Kodak Sport vs Pentax WS80 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Pentax WS80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
  • 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Kodak Sport vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Kodak Sport vs Pentax WS80, both Waterproof cameras by competitors Kodak and Pentax. The image resolution of the Sport (12MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Sport was manufactured 18 months later than the WS80 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Sport matches up vs the WS80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Pentax WS80

 Sport WS80 
LaunchedJanuary 2011August 2009Fresher by 18 months

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Kodak Sport

 WS80 Sport 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimension2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kClearer screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Sport and Pentax WS80

 Sport WS80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Kodak Sport vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak Sport offers 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) whilst the Pentax WS80 has specifications of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Kodak Sport vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Sport and WS80 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Sport vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Sport vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Sport and WS80.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Kodak Sport to render greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent Sport provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak Sport vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Kodak Sport vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Sport vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Sport
Portrait photography with Pentax WS80
26
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
26
has manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Sport Street photography factors
Pentax WS80 Street photography factors
52
environment proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
max ISO too low (1,250)
59
weather proofing
lighter than competition (125g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Sports photography camera
23
environment proofing
focal length is fixed (35mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
23
weather proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Sport Travel photography details
Pentax WS80 Travel photography details
57
environment proofing
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
61
lighter than competition (125 grams)
weather proofing
built-in flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Sport Landscape photography factors
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography factors
27
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,250)
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
31
has manual focus
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Sport
Vlogging with Pentax WS80
25
has face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic jack
25
lighter than competition (125g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Kodak Sport vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Sport and Pentax WS80
 Kodak EasyShare SportPentax Optio WS80
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Pentax
Model Kodak EasyShare Sport Pentax Optio WS80
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-04 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime
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 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1250 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0 f/3.8-4.7
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.4 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 112k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 175g (0.39 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 model 2 x AA D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $155 $220