Kodak M341 vs Panasonic FS7
96 Imaging
34 Features
14 Overall
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95 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Kodak M341 vs Panasonic FS7 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced July 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009
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In this article, we will be evaluating the Kodak M341 and Panasonic FS7, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the M341 (12MP) and the FS7 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the M341 (1/2.3") and FS7 (1/2.5") feature totally different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe M341 was announced 7 months after the FS7 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the M341 matches up against the FS7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Kodak M341 over the Panasonic FS7
| M341 | FS7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2009 |  | January 2009 | Newer by 7 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Kodak M341
| FS7 | M341 |
|---|
Common features in the Kodak M341 and Panasonic FS7
| M341 | FS7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Kodak M341 vs Panasonic FS7 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak M341 provides external dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic FS7 has measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the M341 versus the FS7.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M341 and FS7 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Kodak M341 vs Panasonic FS7 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The picture here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M341 and FS7.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M341 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Kodak M341 will show more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher M341 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Kodak M341 vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare M341 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Kodak | Panasonic |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare M341 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2009-07-29 | 2009-01-16 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 24.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.0-4.8 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 6.3 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.20 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 135 grams (0.30 pounds) | 139 grams (0.31 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 ID | KLIC-7003 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $130 | $160 |