Kodak M320 vs Panasonic FP8

Here, we will be looking at the Kodak M320 and Panasonic FP8, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the M320 (9MP) and FP8 (12MP) and the M320 (1/2.5") and FP8 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The M320 was introduced 6 months before the FP8 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the M320 scores against the FP8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M320 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8. The whole galleries are available at Kodak M320 Gallery & Panasonic FP8 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak M320 offers physical measurements of 97mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic FP8 has proportions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the M320 compared to the FP8.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M320 and FP8 is 95 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M320 and FP8.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M320 with its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic FP8 will deliver greater detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively.