Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FP8
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Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FP8 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
- Revealed July 2009

Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FP8 Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Kodak M340 versus Panasonic FP8, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the M340 (10MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The M340 was released 6 months before the FP8 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the M340 matches up against the FP8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FP8 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M340 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak M340 Gallery & Panasonic FP8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M340 over the Panasonic FP8
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Kodak M340
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Common features in the Kodak M340 and Panasonic FP8
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Revealed | January 2009 | ![]() | July 2009 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak M340 enjoys external 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 FP8 has measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
See the Kodak M340 versus Panasonic FP8 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the M340 and the FP8.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M340 and FP8 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M340 and FP8.
As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FP8 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively.

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Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M340 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Kodak | Panasonic |
Model | Kodak EasyShare M340 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-01-05 | 2009-07-27 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine V |
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 | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3664 x 2748 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 5 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.7 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 7cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 5.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 115g (0.25 lb) | 151g (0.33 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
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 | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $130 | $300 |