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Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FS15

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare M340 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FS15 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FS15 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FS15, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the M340 (10MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M340 was announced around the same time to the FS15 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the M340 grades versus the FS15 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M340 over the Panasonic FS15

 M340 FS15 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Kodak M340

 FS15 M340 

Common features in the Kodak M340 and Panasonic FS15

 M340 FS15 
RevealedJanuary 2009January 2009Same age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M340 enjoys outer measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS15 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Check out the Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FS15 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the M340 versus the FS15.

Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FS15 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M340 and FS15 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FS15 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M340 and FS15.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FS15 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively.

Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FS15 sensor size comparison

Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M340
Portrait photography with Panasonic FS15
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
20
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M340
Street photography with Panasonic FS15
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M340 Sports photography information
Panasonic FS15 Sports photography information
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M340 Travel photography info
Panasonic FS15 Travel photography info
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M340
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS15
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M340 Vlogging details
Panasonic FS15 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic support
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Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M340 and Panasonic FS15
 Kodak EasyShare M340Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
General Information
Brand Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare M340 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-05 2009-01-16
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3664 x 2748 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 5 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 115g (0.25 lbs) 136g (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $130 $180