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Kodak M341 vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M341 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Kodak M341 vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs

Kodak M341
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 59 x 19mm
  • Released July 2009
Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Released January 2011
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Kodak M341 vs Panasonic FP7 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Kodak M341 vs Panasonic FP7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the M341 (12MP) and FP7 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M341 was launched 17 months before the FP7 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the M341 grades against the FP7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M341 over the Panasonic FP7

 M341 FP7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Kodak M341

 FP7 M341 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2009Newer by 17 months
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak M341 and Panasonic FP7

 M341 FP7 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Kodak M341 vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Kodak M341 provides outside dimensions 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 FP7 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Kodak M341 vs Panasonic FP7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the M341 and the FP7.

Kodak M341 vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M341 and FP7 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M341 vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M341 vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The pic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M341 and FP7.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FP7 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged M341 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak M341 vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison

Kodak M341 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M341 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M341 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M341 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FP7 Street photography highlights
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than average in class (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M341
Sports photography with Panasonic FP7
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery pack (240 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M341 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Travel photography camera
52
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
63
good battery pack (240 shots)
boasts touch focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (147 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M341 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography advice
28
screen size is good (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
41
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
good battery pack (240 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M341 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone support
29
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (147g)
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Kodak M341 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M341 and Panasonic FP7
 Kodak EasyShare M341Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
General Information
Make Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare M341 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-07-29 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 grams (0.30 pounds) 147 grams (0.32 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 Overall 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 life - 240 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7003 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $130 $227