Kodak M341 vs Pentax P70

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Kodak M341 and Pentax P70, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Pentax. The resolution of the M341 (12MP) and the P70 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M341 was launched 5 months later than the P70 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the M341 grades versus the P70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M341 and Pentax Optio P70. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak M341 Gallery and Pentax P70 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak M341 has got outer 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) while the Pentax P70 has specifications of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the M341 vs the P70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the M341 and P70 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M341 and P70.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures though you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration.