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Kodak M320 vs Panasonic FP5

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
10
Overall
23
Kodak EasyShare M320 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Kodak M320 vs Panasonic FP5 Key Specs

Kodak M320
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 34-102mm (F2.8-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 60 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2009
Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Released January 2011
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Kodak M320 vs Panasonic FP5 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M320 over the Panasonic FP5

 M320 FP5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Kodak M320

 FP5 M320 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak M320 and Panasonic FP5

 M320 FP5 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Kodak M320 vs Panasonic FP5 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Kodak M320 vs Panasonic FP5 size comparison

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

Kodak M320 vs Panasonic FP5 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M320 vs Panasonic FP5 Sensor Comparison

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.

Kodak M320 vs Panasonic FP5 sensor size comparison

Kodak M320 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M320 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M320 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FP5 Portrait photography info
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M320 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP5 as a Street photography camera
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (155g)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M320 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FP5 Sports photography factors
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery pack (260 shots)
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M320 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP5 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (155g)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
better than average battery pack (260 per charge)
offers focus by touch
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M320
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP5
22
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
40
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
better than average battery pack (260 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M320 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FP5 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition (155g)
30
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Kodak M320 vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M320 and Panasonic FP5
 Kodak EasyShare M320Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
General Information
Company Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare M320 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-08 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3472 x 2604 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 25 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 34-102mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 grams (0.34 pounds) 141 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 60 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 260 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7001 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $39 $199