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Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FP8

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23
Kodak EasyShare M340 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FP8 Key Specs

Kodak M340
(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
Panasonic FP8
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M340 over the Panasonic FP8

 M340 FP8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Kodak M340

 FP8 M340 

Common features in the Kodak M340 and Panasonic FP8

 M340 FP8 
RevealedJanuary 2009July 2009Same age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FP8 size comparison

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

Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FP8 top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FP8 sensor size comparison

Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M340 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography info
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M340 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Street photography camera
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than average in class (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M340 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Sports photography camera
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M340 Travel photography info
Panasonic FP8 Travel photography info
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
56
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (151g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M340 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography factors
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M340 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FP8 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than average in class (151g)
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Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M340 and Panasonic FP8
 Kodak EasyShare M340Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
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