Kodak M341 vs Panasonic FZ300

Let's look more in depth at the Kodak M341 vs Panasonic FZ300, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the M341 (12MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The M341 was brought out 7 years earlier than the FZ300 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Kodak M341 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the M341 matches up against the FZ300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M341 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak M341 Gallery and Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M341 enjoys physical dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ300 has dimensions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

Look at the Kodak M341 vs Panasonic FZ300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the M341 versus the FZ300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the M341 and FZ300 is 96 and 59 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The pic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M341 and FZ300.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you might want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged M341 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.