Kodak M320 vs Panasonic FP5

Its time to look more in depth at the Kodak M320 and Panasonic FP5, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the M320 (9MP) and FP5 (14MP) and the M320 (1/2.5") and FP5 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The M320 was manufactured 24 months before the FP5 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the M320 scores against the FP5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M320 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak M320 Gallery and Panasonic FP5 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak M320 has outer dimensions of 97mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic FP5 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak M320 and Panasonic FP5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the M320 compared to the FP5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M320 and FP5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M320 and FP5.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M320 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic FP5 will provide more detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged M320 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.