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Kodak M320 vs Panasonic FS15

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
10
Overall
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Kodak EasyShare M320 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Kodak M320 vs Panasonic FS15 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 FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Kodak M320 vs Panasonic FS15 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Kodak M320 versus Panasonic FS15, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the M320 (9MP) and FS15 (12MP) and the M320 (1/2.5") and FS15 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The M320 was manufactured very close to the FS15 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the M320 grades vs the FS15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M320 over the Panasonic FS15

 M320 FS15 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Kodak M320

 FS15 M320 

Common features in the Kodak M320 and Panasonic FS15

 M320 FS15 
RevealedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Kodak M320 vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak M320 has outer 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) while the Panasonic FS15 has specifications of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak M320 versus Panasonic FS15 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the M320 versus the FS15.

Kodak M320 vs Panasonic FS15 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M320 and FS15 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M320 vs Panasonic FS15 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M320 vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M320 and FS15.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M320 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic FS15 will deliver more detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively.

Kodak M320 vs Panasonic FS15 sensor size comparison

Kodak M320 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M320 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M320
Portrait photography with Panasonic FS15
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
no RAW support
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M320 Street photography info
Panasonic FS15 Street photography info
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
no RAW support
more heavy than competitors (155 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M320 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FS15 as a Sports photography camera
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
no phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M320
Travel photography with Panasonic FS15
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (155g)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M320
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS15
22
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M320 Vlogging details
Panasonic FS15 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (155 grams)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Kodak M320 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M320 and Panasonic FS15
 Kodak EasyShare M320Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare M320 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-08 2009-01-16
Body design 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 area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3472 x 2604 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 25 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 34-102mm (3.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lbs) 136 gr (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 60 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $39 $180