Kodak M340 vs Panasonic ZS20
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Kodak M340 vs Panasonic ZS20 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
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Released April 2012
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
- Previous Model is Panasonic ZS15
- Successor is Panasonic ZS25
Kodak M340 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Kodak M340 and Panasonic ZS20, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the M340 (10MP) and ZS20 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Supernova astonishes astronomers in ancient 12th century observationsThe M340 was announced 4 years before the ZS20 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Kodak M340 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the M340 scores vs the ZS20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Kodak M340 vs Panasonic ZS20 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare M340 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak M340 Gallery & Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M340 over the Panasonic ZS20
M340 | ZS20 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Kodak M340
ZS20 | M340 | |||
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Released | April 2012 | January 2009 | Newer by 40 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Kodak M340 and Panasonic ZS20
M340 | ZS20 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Kodak M340 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak M340 provides physical measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS20 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Contrast the Kodak M340 and Panasonic ZS20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the M340 compared to the ZS20.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M340 and ZS20 is 96 and 92 respectively.
Kodak M340 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The image underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the M340 and ZS20.
To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS20 to render more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged M340 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
Kodak M340 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder
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Kodak M340 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M340 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Kodak | Panasonic |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare M340 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ30 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-01-05 | 2012-04-26 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3664 x 2748 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 5 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.7 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 7cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 15s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 6.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 115g (0.25 lbs) | 206g (0.45 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | - | 260 pictures |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | KLIC-7001 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $130 | $349 |