Clicky

Kodak M341 vs Panasonic FS12

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M341 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26

Kodak M341 vs Panasonic FS12 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 FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Launched April 2009
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Kodak M341 vs Panasonic FS12 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Kodak M341 vs Panasonic FS12, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the M341 (12MP) and the FS12 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

The M341 was revealed 4 months later than the FS12 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the M341 matches up against the FS12 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms
	
	

Reasons to pick Kodak M341 over the Panasonic FS12

 M341 FS12 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Kodak M341

 FS12 M341 

Common features in the Kodak M341 and Panasonic FS12

 M341 FS12 
LaunchedJuly 2009April 2009Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Kodak M341 vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak M341 has outside dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic FS12 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Kodak M341 vs Panasonic FS12 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the M341 vs the FS12.

Kodak M341 vs Panasonic FS12 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M341 and FS12 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M341 vs Panasonic FS12 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M341 vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M341 and FS12.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files although you should consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Kodak M341 vs Panasonic FS12 sensor size comparison

Kodak M341 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M341 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M341 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FS12 Portrait photography factors
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
20
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M341
Street photography with Panasonic FS12
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Sports Comparison

Kodak M341 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Sports photography camera
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Travel Comparison

Kodak M341 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FS12 Travel photography factors
52
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Landscape Comparison

Kodak M341 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FS12 Landscape photography information
28
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M341 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone support
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Kodak M341 vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M341 and Panasonic FS12
 Kodak EasyShare M341Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
General Information
Company Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare M341 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-07-29 2009-04-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 31-124mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 6.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data 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 135g (0.30 pounds) 129g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 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 card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $130 $228