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Kodak M320 vs Panasonic FS12

Portability
95
Imaging
31
Features
10
Overall
22
Kodak EasyShare M320 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26

Kodak M320 vs Panasonic FS12 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
  • Launched January 2009
Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Released April 2009
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Kodak M320 vs Panasonic FS12 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Kodak M320 and Panasonic FS12, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the M320 (9MP) and FS12 (12MP) and the M320 (1/2.5") and FS12 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The M320 was revealed 3 months earlier than the FS12 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the M320 scores vs the FS12 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M320 over the Panasonic FS12

 M320 FS12 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Kodak M320

 FS12 M320 

Common features in the Kodak M320 and Panasonic FS12

 M320 FS12 
ReleasedJanuary 2009April 2009Similar age
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Kodak M320 vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak M320 comes with physical dimensions of 97mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic FS12 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the M320 and the FS12.

Kodak M320 vs Panasonic FS12 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the M320 and FS12 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M320 vs Panasonic FS12 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M320 vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The picture underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M320 and FS12.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M320 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic FS12 will offer extra detail because of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Kodak M320 vs Panasonic FS12 sensor size comparison

Kodak M320 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M320 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M320 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FS12 Portrait photography advice
18
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
20
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M320 Street photography factors
Panasonic FS12 Street photography factors
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average in class (155 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M320 Sports photography features
Panasonic FS12 Sports photography features
15
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M320 Travel photography features
Panasonic FS12 Travel photography features
49
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (155 grams)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M320 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Landscape photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M320 Vlogging details
Panasonic FS12 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic jack
heavier than average in class (155g)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Kodak M320 vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M320 and Panasonic FS12
 Kodak EasyShare M320Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
General Information
Company Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare M320 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-08 2009-04-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 9MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3472 x 2604 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 34-102mm (3.0x) 31-124mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video 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 155g (0.34 lb) 129g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 60 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $39 $228