Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FS42

Its time to examine more closely at the Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FS42, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the M340 (10MP) and the FS42 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the M340 (1/2.3") and FS42 (1/2.5") use totally different sensor size.

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The M340 was launched 3 months earlier than the FS42 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the M340 grades against the FS42 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare M340 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak M340 Gallery & Panasonic FS42 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Kodak M340 enjoys outer dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Panasonic FS42 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Kodak M340 vs Panasonic FS42 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the M340 versus the FS42.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the M340 and FS42 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the M340 and FS42.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same MP but not the same sensor sizing. The M340 offers the larger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF easier.