Kodak M341 vs Panasonic FP3

Its time to look much closer at the Kodak M341 versus Panasonic FP3, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the M341 (12MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M341 was released 5 months prior to the FP3 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the M341 matches up against the FP3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare M341 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3. The complete galleries are available at Kodak M341 Gallery and Panasonic FP3 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak M341 features external dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP3 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak M341 versus Panasonic FP3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the M341 versus the FP3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M341 and FP3 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The picture below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M341 and FP3.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FP3 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.