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Kodak M380 vs Panasonic FP8

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Kodak EasyShare M380 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Kodak M380 vs Panasonic FP8 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 FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Released July 2009
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Kodak M380 vs Panasonic FP8 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Kodak M380 and Panasonic FP8, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the M380 (10MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M380 was introduced 6 months prior to the FP8 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the M380 scores versus the FP8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M380 over the Panasonic FP8

 M380 FP8 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Kodak M380

 FP8 M380 

Common features in the Kodak M380 and Panasonic FP8

 M380 FP8 
ReleasedJanuary 2009July 2009Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Kodak M380 vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Kodak M380 enjoys outside dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic FP8 has specifications of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the M380 and the FP8.

Kodak M380 vs Panasonic FP8 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M380 and FP8 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M380 vs Panasonic FP8 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M380 vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M380 and FP8.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FP8 to show more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Kodak M380 vs Panasonic FP8 sensor size comparison

Kodak M380 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M380 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M380 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography highlights
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M380 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Street photography camera
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than others in class (155 grams)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M380 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Sports photography camera
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,448 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M380 Travel photography features
Panasonic FP8 Travel photography features
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (155 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
56
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (151 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M380 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography information
27
screen size is decent (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M380 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (155g)
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than average (151 grams)
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Kodak M380 vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M380 and Panasonic FP8
 Kodak EasyShare M380Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare M380 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2009-07-27
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine V
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 25 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-190mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1448 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.50 m 5.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lbs) 151 gr (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $160 $300