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Kodak M341 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M341 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Kodak M341 vs Panasonic XS1 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
  • Introduced July 2009
Panasonic XS1
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M341 over the Panasonic XS1

 M341 XS1 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Kodak M341

 XS1 M341 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2009More recent by 41 months

Common features in the Kodak M341 and Panasonic XS1

 M341 XS1 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Kodak M341 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M341 and XS1 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Kodak M341 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak M341 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Kodak M341 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M341 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M341 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M341 Street photography factors
Panasonic XS1 Street photography factors
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M341 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic XS1 Sports photography highlights
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M341
Travel photography with Panasonic XS1
52
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition (103 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M341
Landscape photography with Panasonic XS1
28
screen size is decent (3")
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
39
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M341 Vlogging info
Panasonic XS1 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
31
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Kodak M341 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M341 and Panasonic XS1
 Kodak EasyShare M341Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
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