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Kodak Sport vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
 
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Kodak Sport vs Pentax WG-3 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
  • Launched January 2011
Pentax WG-3 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2013
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Kodak Sport vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Kodak Sport versus Pentax WG-3 GPS, both Waterproof cameras by companies Kodak and Pentax. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the Sport (12MP) and WG-3 GPS (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Sport was unveiled 3 years before the WG-3 GPS which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the Sport matches up against the WG-3 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 Sport WG-3 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Kodak Sport

 WG-3 GPS Sport 
IntroducedJuly 2013January 2011Newer by 30 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution460k112kClearer screen (+348k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Sport and Pentax WG-3 GPS

 Sport WG-3 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Kodak Sport vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Sport features outside measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 GPS has dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Sport against the WG-3 GPS.

Kodak Sport vs Pentax WG-3 GPS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Sport and WG-3 GPS is 92 and 90 respectively.

Kodak Sport vs Pentax WG-3 GPS top view buttons comparison

Kodak Sport vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Sport and WG-3 GPS.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Pentax WG-3 GPS to provide more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged Sport will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak Sport vs Pentax WG-3 GPS sensor size comparison

Kodak Sport vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Sport vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Sport
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
26
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
41
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Sport Street photography information
Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography information
52
environment proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low max ISO (1,250)
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than others (238 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Sport
Sports photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
23
environment proof
fixed focal length (35mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (240 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Sport Travel photography highlights
Pentax WG-3 GPS Travel photography highlights
57
environment proof
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
weather proofing
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery (240 shots)
more heavy than others (238g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Sport Landscape photography details
Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography details
27
environment proof
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.4")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,250)
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
54
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather proofing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Sport Vlogging info
Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging info
25
includes face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic support
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than others (238 grams)
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Kodak Sport vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Sport and Pentax WG-3 GPS
 Kodak EasyShare SportPentax WG-3 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Pentax
Model type Kodak EasyShare Sport Pentax WG-3 GPS
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2011-01-04 2013-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1250 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.4" 3"
Screen resolution 112k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lb) 238 gr (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $155 $350