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Kodak M380 vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare M380 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25

Kodak M380 vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs

Kodak M380
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-190mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Kodak M380 vs Panasonic FP1 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Kodak M380 and Panasonic FP1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the M380 (10MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The M380 was brought out 12 months before the FP1 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the M380 matches up versus the FP1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M380 over the Panasonic FP1

 M380 FP1 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Kodak M380

 FP1 M380 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Kodak M380 and Panasonic FP1

 M380 FP1 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Kodak M380 vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Kodak M380 comes with external measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the M380 against the FP1.

Kodak M380 vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M380 and FP1 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M380 vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M380 vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The image here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M380 and FP1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FP1 to offer greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged M380 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Kodak M380 vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison

Kodak M380 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M380 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M380 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M380 Street photography features
Panasonic FP1 Street photography features
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (155g)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average in class (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M380 Sports photography information
Panasonic FP1 Sports photography information
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,448s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M380 Travel photography information
Panasonic FP1 Travel photography information
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (151g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M380 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography details
26
screen size is good (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M380 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FP1 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (151g)
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Kodak M380 vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M380 and Panasonic FP1
 Kodak EasyShare M380Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
General Information
Company Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare M380 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-190mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1448s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.50 m 4.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155g (0.34 pounds) 151g (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model KLIC-7003 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $160 $153