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Kodak M320 vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
10
Overall
23
Kodak EasyShare M320 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Kodak M320 vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs

Kodak M320
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 34-102mm (F2.8-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 60 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Kodak M320 vs Panasonic FP1 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Kodak M320 vs Panasonic FP1, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the M320 (9MP) and FP1 (12MP) and the M320 (1/2.5") and FP1 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The M320 was brought out 12 months earlier than the FP1 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the M320 grades vs the FP1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M320 over the Panasonic FP1

 M320 FP1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Kodak M320

 FP1 M320 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Kodak M320 and Panasonic FP1

 M320 FP1 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Kodak M320 vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak M320 offers physical dimensions of 97mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic FP1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the M320 versus the FP1.

Kodak M320 vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M320 and FP1 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M320 vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M320 vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The picture below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M320 and FP1.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M320 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic FP1 will produce greater detail having its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged M320 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak M320 vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison

Kodak M320 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M320 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M320 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography info
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M320
Street photography with Panasonic FP1
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (155 grams)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than average (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M320 Sports photography information
Panasonic FP1 Sports photography information
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M320 Travel photography information
Panasonic FP1 Travel photography information
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (155g)
low resolution (9 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (34mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average (151g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M320
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP1
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M320 Vlogging features
Panasonic FP1 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not the best (34mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (155 grams)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than average (151 grams)
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Kodak M320 vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M320 and Panasonic FP1
 Kodak EasyShare M320Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
General Information
Make Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare M320 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3472 x 2604 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 34-102mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 gr (0.34 pounds) 151 gr (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 60 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 ID KLIC-7001 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $39 $153