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Kodak M320 vs Panasonic GX7

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
10
Overall
23
Kodak EasyShare M320 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
Portability
81
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61

Kodak M320 vs Panasonic GX7 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Panasonic GX7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GX1
  • New Model is Panasonic GX8
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Kodak M320 vs Panasonic GX7 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Kodak M320 vs Panasonic GX7, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the M320 (9MP) and GX7 (16MP) and the M320 (1/2.5") and GX7 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor size.

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The M320 was introduced 5 years before the GX7 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Kodak M320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the M320 grades against the GX7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M320 over the Panasonic GX7

 M320 GX7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Kodak M320

 GX7 M320 
ReleasedNovember 2013January 2009Newer by 58 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak M320 and Panasonic GX7

 M320 GX7 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Kodak M320 vs Panasonic GX7 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have 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") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic GX7 has measurements of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the M320 compared to the GX7.

Kodak M320 vs Panasonic GX7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the M320 and GX7 is 95 and 81 respectively.

Kodak M320 vs Panasonic GX7 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M320 vs Panasonic GX7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The picture here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M320 and GX7.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The M320 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic GX7 will render greater detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged M320 will be behind in sensor technology.

Kodak M320 vs Panasonic GX7 sensor size comparison

Kodak M320 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M320 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M320 Portrait photography features
Panasonic GX7 Portrait photography features
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
71
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M320 Street photography details
Panasonic GX7 Street photography details
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (155g)
82
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
supports focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M320 Sports photography factors
Panasonic GX7 Sports photography factors
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect auto focus
59
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
terrible battery (350 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M320 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GX7 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (155g)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
67
supports focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
terrible battery (350 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M320 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GX7 as a Landscape photography camera
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
73
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
terrible battery (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M320 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GX7 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (155 grams)
34
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no external microphone jack
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Kodak M320 vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M320 and Panasonic GX7
 Kodak EasyShare M320Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare M320 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
Type Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-01-08 2013-11-07
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 16MP
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 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 25 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 34-102mm (3.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.1 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Crop factor 6.3 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,765 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 155g (0.34 lb) 402g (0.89 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 60 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.2
DXO Low light score not tested 718
Other
Battery life - 350 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7001 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $39 $1,000