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Kodak M320 vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
10
Overall
23
Kodak EasyShare M320 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Kodak M320 vs Panasonic FP7 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Kodak M320 vs Panasonic FP7 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Kodak M320 and Panasonic FP7, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the M320 (9MP) and FP7 (16MP) and the M320 (1/2.5") and FP7 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The M320 was released 24 months before the FP7 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the M320 grades vs the FP7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M320 over the Panasonic FP7

 M320 FP7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Kodak M320

 FP7 M320 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 24 months
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak M320 and Panasonic FP7

 M320 FP7 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Kodak M320 vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak M320 features outside measurements of 97mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP7 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the M320 compared to the FP7.

Kodak M320 vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M320 and FP7 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M320 vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M320 vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M320 and FP7.

All in all, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M320 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic FP7 will show more detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged M320 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak M320 vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison

Kodak M320 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M320 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M320 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography features
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M320 Street photography info
Panasonic FP7 Street photography info
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors (155 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M320 Sports photography information
Panasonic FP7 Sports photography information
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
great battery (240 CIPA)
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M320
Travel photography with Panasonic FP7
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (155 grams)
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
great battery (240 CIPA)
comes with focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (147g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M320 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography advice
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
41
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
great battery (240 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M320 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FP7 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not good (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competitors (155 grams)
29
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (147g)
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Kodak M320 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M320 and Panasonic FP7
 Kodak EasyShare M320Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare M320 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3472 x 2604 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 25 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 34-102mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155g (0.34 lbs) 147g (0.32 lbs)
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 All around 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 - 240 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 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 1 1
Launch pricing $39 $227