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Kodak M341 vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M341 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Kodak M341 vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs

Kodak M341
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 59 x 19mm
  • Announced July 2009
Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Kodak M341 vs Panasonic FP3 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M341 over the Panasonic FP3

 M341 FP3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Kodak M341

 FP3 M341 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak M341 and Panasonic FP3

 M341 FP3 
AnnouncedJuly 2009January 2010Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Kodak M341 vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Kodak M341 vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison

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

Kodak M341 vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M341 vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison

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.

Kodak M341 vs Panasonic FP3 sensor size comparison

Kodak M341 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M341 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M341 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M341 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FP3 Street photography highlights
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M341 Sports photography features
Panasonic FP3 Sports photography features
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M341 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FP3 Travel photography factors
52
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
60
features touch focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (155 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M341 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography advice
28
screen size is good (3")
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
37
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M341 Vlogging info
Panasonic FP3 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone support
27
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (155g)
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Kodak M341 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M341 and Panasonic FP3
 Kodak EasyShare M341Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
General Information
Make Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare M341 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-07-29 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 4.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lbs) 155 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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-7003 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $130 $182