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Kodak M380 vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Kodak EasyShare M380 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Kodak M380 vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs

Kodak M380
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-190mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Kodak M380 vs Panasonic FP3 Overview

Let's look closer at the Kodak M380 and Panasonic FP3, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the M380 (10MP) and FP3 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M380 was launched 12 months earlier than the FP3 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the M380 scores against the FP3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M380 over the Panasonic FP3

 M380 FP3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Kodak M380

 FP3 M380 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak M380 and Panasonic FP3

 M380 FP3 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Kodak M380 vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak M380 provides outside dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic FP3 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the M380 and the FP3.

Kodak M380 vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M380 and FP3 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M380 vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M380 vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M380 and FP3.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FP3 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged M380 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Kodak M380 vs Panasonic FP3 sensor size comparison

Kodak M380 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M380 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M380 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography info
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M380 Street photography info
Panasonic FP3 Street photography info
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than average in class (155 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than others (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M380
Sports photography with Panasonic FP3
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,448s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M380
Travel photography with Panasonic FP3
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (155g)
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
60
supports focus via touch
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others (155g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M380 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography advice
27
screen size is decent (3 inches)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
37
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M380 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone port
more heavy than average in class (155g)
27
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
heavier than others (155 grams)
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Kodak M380 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M380 and Panasonic FP3
 Kodak EasyShare M380Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
General Information
Company Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare M380 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-08 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-190mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1448 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.50 m 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lbs) 155 grams (0.34 lbs)
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 All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID KLIC-7003 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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