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Kodak M320 vs Panasonic FS42

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
10
Overall
23
Kodak EasyShare M320 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

Kodak M320 vs Panasonic FS42 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
  • Launched January 2009
Panasonic FS42
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1000 (Expand to 6400)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
  • Announced April 2009
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Kodak M320 vs Panasonic FS42 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Kodak M320 and Panasonic FS42, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the M320 (9MP) and the FS42 (10MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.5").

Photography Glossary

The M320 was revealed 3 months prior to the FS42 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the M320 scores against the FS42 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M320 over the Panasonic FS42

 M320 FS42 
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Kodak M320

 FS42 M320 

Common features in the Kodak M320 and Panasonic FS42

 M320 FS42 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009April 2009Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Kodak M320 vs Panasonic FS42 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak M320 comes with outer dimensions 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 FS42 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the M320 against the FS42.

Kodak M320 vs Panasonic FS42 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the M320 and FS42 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M320 vs Panasonic FS42 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M320 vs Panasonic FS42 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The graphic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M320 and FS42.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic FS42 to show greater detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively.

Kodak M320 vs Panasonic FS42 sensor size comparison

Kodak M320 vs Panasonic FS42 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M320 vs Panasonic FS42 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M320 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FS42 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M320
Street photography with Panasonic FS42
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition (155 grams)
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW format
low maximum ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M320 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FS42 as a Sports photography camera
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M320
Travel photography with Panasonic FS42
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (155g)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (34mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M320
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS42
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (34mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M320 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FS42 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not great (34mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition (155g)
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Kodak M320 vs Panasonic FS42 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M320 and Panasonic FS42
 Kodak EasyShare M320Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare M320 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-08 2009-04-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3472 x 2604 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1000
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 34-102mm (3.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 6.3 6.3
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 grams (0.34 pounds) 132 grams (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 60 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 model KLIC-7001 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $39 $580