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Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FP5

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare M340 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FP5 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FP5 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Kodak M340 versus Panasonic FP5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the M340 (10MP) and FP5 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M340 was revealed 24 months before the FP5 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the M340 grades versus the FP5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M340 over the Panasonic FP5

 M340 FP5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Kodak M340

 FP5 M340 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 24 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak M340 and Panasonic FP5

 M340 FP5 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FP5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak M340 has outside measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP5 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak M340 versus Panasonic FP5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the M340 and the FP5.

Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FP5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the M340 and FP5 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FP5 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FP5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The pic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M340 and FP5.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FP5 to give you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged M340 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FP5 sensor size comparison

Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M340 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FP5 Portrait photography info
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M340
Street photography with Panasonic FP5
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M340 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP5 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
great battery power (260 CIPA)
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M340 Travel photography features
Panasonic FP5 Travel photography features
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
65
great battery power (260 shots)
includes focus by touch
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M340
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP5
22
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
40
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
great battery power (260 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M340 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FP5 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic socket
30
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M340 and Panasonic FP5
 Kodak EasyShare M340Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare M340 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-05 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3664 x 2748 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 5 11
Lens
Lens mounting type 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 range 7cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 115 grams (0.25 lb) 141 grams (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" 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 life - 260 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 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 pricing $130 $199