Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FP7

Here, we are matching up the Kodak M340 versus Panasonic FP7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the M340 (10MP) and FP7 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M340 was introduced 24 months prior to the FP7 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the M340 grades versus the FP7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M340 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7. The whole galleries are available at Kodak M340 Gallery & Panasonic FP7 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak M340 offers outer 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 FP7 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the M340 against the FP7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the M340 and FP7 is 96 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M340 and FP7.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FP7 to give you more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged M340 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.