Kodak M380 vs Panasonic FP5

Let's examine more closely at the Kodak M380 and Panasonic FP5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the M380 (10MP) and FP5 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M380 was manufactured 24 months before the FP5 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the M380 grades versus the FP5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M380 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5. The entire galleries are available at Kodak M380 Gallery and Panasonic FP5 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak M380 provides external measurements 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 FP5 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the Kodak M380 and Panasonic FP5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the M380 compared to the FP5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M380 and FP5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The pic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M380 and FP5.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FP5 to offer more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged M380 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.