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Kodak M380 vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Kodak EasyShare M380 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Kodak M380 vs Panasonic FP7 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Kodak M380 vs Panasonic FP7 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Kodak M380 versus Panasonic FP7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the M380 (10MP) and FP7 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M380 was released 24 months before the FP7 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the M380 matches up against the FP7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M380 over the Panasonic FP7

 M380 FP7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Kodak M380

 FP7 M380 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak M380 and Panasonic FP7

 M380 FP7 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Kodak M380 vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M380 comes with exterior dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic FP7 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

See the Kodak M380 versus Panasonic FP7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the M380 and the FP7.

Kodak M380 vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M380 and FP7 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M380 vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M380 vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M380 and FP7.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FP7 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged M380 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak M380 vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison

Kodak M380 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M380 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M380 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M380 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Street photography camera
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (155g)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M380
Sports photography with Panasonic FP7
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,448 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery pack (240 CIPA)
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M380 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FP7 Travel photography factors
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (155g)
low MP (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
63
good battery pack (240 CIPA)
offers focus via touch
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (147g)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M380 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Landscape photography camera
27
nice screen size (3")
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
41
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
good battery pack (240 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M380 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FP7 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
29
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
heavier than competition (147 grams)
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Kodak M380 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M380 and Panasonic FP7
 Kodak EasyShare M380Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare M380 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 25 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-190mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1448s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
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 reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lb) 147 gr (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 240 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7003 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $160 $227