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Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare M340 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FP3 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
  • Announced January 2009
Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FP3 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FP3, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the M340 (10MP) and FP3 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M340 was announced 12 months before the FP3 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the M340 grades against the FP3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M340 over the Panasonic FP3

 M340 FP3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Kodak M340

 FP3 M340 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak M340 and Panasonic FP3

 M340 FP3 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M340 has physical dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP3 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the M340 compared to the FP3.

Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the M340 and FP3 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The image underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M340 and FP3.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic FP3 to give you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged M340 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FP3 sensor size comparison

Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M340
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP3
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M340 Street photography factors
Panasonic FP3 Street photography factors
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M340 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M340
Travel photography with Panasonic FP3
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
60
boasts focus by touch
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M340 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography info
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M340 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FP3 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
27
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
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Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M340 and Panasonic FP3
 Kodak EasyShare M340Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
General Information
Make Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare M340 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-05 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3664 x 2748 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 5 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.7 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 7cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 115 gr (0.25 pounds) 155 gr (0.34 pounds)
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 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $130 $182