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Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23
Kodak EasyShare M340 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25

Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs

Kodak M340
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.7) lens
  • 115g - 96 x 59 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FP1 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FP1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the M340 (10MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M340 was unveiled 12 months prior to the FP1 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the M340 grades versus the FP1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M340 over the Panasonic FP1

 M340 FP1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Kodak M340

 FP1 M340 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Kodak M340 and Panasonic FP1

 M340 FP1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Kodak M340 offers outside measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Panasonic FP1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the M340 and the FP1.

Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the M340 and FP1 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M340 and FP1.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic FP1 to give you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged M340 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison

Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M340
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP1
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
20
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M340 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FP1 Street photography highlights
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than others (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M340
Sports photography with Panasonic FP1
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M340
Travel photography with Panasonic FP1
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (151 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M340 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography factors
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M340
Vlogging with Panasonic FP1
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than others (151 grams)
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Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M340 and Panasonic FP1
 Kodak EasyShare M340Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
General Information
Brand Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare M340 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-05 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3664 x 2748 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 5 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.7 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 7cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 115g (0.25 lbs) 151g (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $130 $153