Kodak M341 vs Panasonic XS1
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Kodak M341 vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced July 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
- Launched January 2013
Kodak M341 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Kodak M341 versus Panasonic XS1, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the M341 (12MP) and XS1 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The M341 was launched 4 years before the XS1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Kodak M341 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the M341 grades vs the XS1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Kodak M341 vs Panasonic XS1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M341 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak M341 Gallery and Panasonic XS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M341 over the Panasonic XS1
M341 | XS1 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Kodak M341
XS1 | M341 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | July 2009 | More recent by 41 months |
Common features in the Kodak M341 and Panasonic XS1
M341 | XS1 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Kodak M341 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. 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 XS1 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).
Check the Kodak M341 versus Panasonic XS1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the M341 versus the XS1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M341 and XS1 is 96 and 97 respectively.
Kodak M341 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M341 and XS1.
As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic XS1 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older M341 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Kodak M341 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M341 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Kodak | Panasonic |
Model | Kodak EasyShare M341 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-07-29 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-4.8 | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 4.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 135g (0.30 lb) | 103g (0.23 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 260 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | KLIC-7003 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $130 | $130 |