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Kodak M341 vs Panasonic FP5

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M341 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Kodak M341 vs Panasonic FP5 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
  • Released July 2009
Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Kodak M341 vs Panasonic FP5 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Kodak M341 vs Panasonic FP5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the M341 (12MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M341 was brought out 17 months prior to the FP5 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the M341 grades against the FP5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M341 over the Panasonic FP5

 M341 FP5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Kodak M341

 FP5 M341 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2009More modern by 17 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak M341 and Panasonic FP5

 M341 FP5 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Kodak M341 vs Panasonic FP5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M341 offers external measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic FP5 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the M341 vs the FP5.

Kodak M341 vs Panasonic FP5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M341 and FP5 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M341 vs Panasonic FP5 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M341 vs Panasonic FP5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The picture underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M341 and FP5.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic FP5 to resolve extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged M341 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak M341 vs Panasonic FP5 sensor size comparison

Kodak M341 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M341 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M341 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FP5 Portrait photography information
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M341 Street photography details
Panasonic FP5 Street photography details
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M341 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FP5 Sports photography highlights
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery (260 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M341 Travel photography info
Panasonic FP5 Travel photography info
52
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
great battery (260 shots)
provides touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M341 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography highlights
28
good sized screen (3 inch)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
40
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
great battery (260 CIPA)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M341 Vlogging details
Panasonic FP5 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
30
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
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Kodak M341 vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M341 and Panasonic FP5
 Kodak EasyShare M341Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
General Information
Make Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare M341 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-07-29 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 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 display
Screen technology - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 pounds) 141 gr (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 life - 260 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7003 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $130 $199