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Kodak Sport vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Kodak Sport vs Pentax WG-10 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Kodak Sport vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Kodak Sport versus Pentax WG-10, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Sport (12MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Sport was announced 3 years prior to the WG-10 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the Sport matches up against the WG-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Pentax WG-10

 Sport WG-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Kodak Sport

 WG-10 Sport 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2011More recent by 29 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Display sizing2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kClearer display (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Sport and Pentax WG-10

 Sport WG-10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Kodak Sport vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak Sport comes with outer dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax WG-10 has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Sport compared to the WG-10.

Kodak Sport vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Sport and WG-10 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Sport vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Sport vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Sport and WG-10.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-10 to offer extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older Sport is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak Sport vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Kodak Sport vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Sport vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Sport Portrait photography factors
Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography factors
26
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
39
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Sport Street photography advice
Pentax WG-10 Street photography advice
52
environment sealing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low maximum ISO (1,250)
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Sport
Sports photography with Pentax WG-10
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environment sealing
can't change focal length (35mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
low frames per second (0.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Sport Travel photography highlights
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography highlights
57
environment sealing
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
71
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Sport Landscape photography details
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography details
27
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.4 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,250)
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
46
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Sport Vlogging info
Pentax WG-10 Vlogging info
25
offers face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone port
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Kodak Sport vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Sport and Pentax WG-10
 Kodak EasyShare SportPentax WG-10
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Pentax
Model Kodak EasyShare Sport Pentax WG-10
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2011-01-04 2013-06-21
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
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 files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.4" 2.7"
Screen resolution 112 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 0.7fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 1.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE 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 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $155 $0