Kodak M380 vs Panasonic FS15
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Kodak M380 vs Panasonic FS15 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009
Kodak M380 vs Panasonic FS15 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Kodak M380 versus Panasonic FS15, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the M380 (10MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe M380 was released very close to the FS15 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the M380 matches up vs the FS15 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Kodak M380 vs Panasonic FS15 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare M380 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak M380 Gallery and Panasonic FS15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M380 over the Panasonic FS15
M380 | FS15 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Kodak M380
FS15 | M380 |
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Common features in the Kodak M380 and Panasonic FS15
M380 | FS15 | |||
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Announced | January 2009 | January 2009 | Similar generation | |
Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Kodak M380 vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M380 features 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 FS15 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
Contrast the Kodak M380 versus Panasonic FS15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the M380 vs the FS15.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M380 and FS15 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Kodak M380 vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M380 and FS15.
Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic FS15 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.
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Kodak M380 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M380 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Kodak | Panasonic |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare M380 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-01-08 | 2009-01-16 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 38-190mm (5.0x) | 29-145mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
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 capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1448 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 155 grams (0.34 pounds) | 136 grams (0.30 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
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 ID | KLIC-7003 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $160 | $180 |