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Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare M340 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs

Kodak M340
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.7) lens
  • 115g - 96 x 59 x 19mm
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • Released January 2010
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Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Kodak M340 versus Panasonic FP2, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the M340 (10MP) and FP2 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The M340 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the FP2 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the M340 scores vs the FP2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M340 over the Panasonic FP2

 M340 FP2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Kodak M340

 FP2 M340 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Kodak M340 and Panasonic FP2

 M340 FP2 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak M340 has got physical dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Panasonic FP2 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

See the Kodak M340 versus Panasonic FP2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the M340 and the FP2.

Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M340 and FP2 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M340 and FP2.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FP2 to give you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older M340 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M340 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M340
Street photography with Panasonic FP2
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than others in class (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M340 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FP2 Sports photography advice
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M340
Travel photography with Panasonic FP2
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
56
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (151g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M340 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography advice
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M340 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FP2 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
heavier than others in class (151g)
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Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M340 and Panasonic FP2
 Kodak EasyShare M340Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Make Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare M340 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 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 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3664 x 2748 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 5 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.7 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 7cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.90 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 115 grams (0.25 lbs) 151 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical 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 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $130 $80