Kodak M380 vs Panasonic FS42

Its time to take a deeper look at the Kodak M380 vs Panasonic FS42, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the M380 (10MP) and the FS42 (10MP) is very comparable but the M380 (1/2.3") and FS42 (1/2.5") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The M380 was introduced 3 months earlier than the FS42 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the M380 grades vs the FS42 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M380 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak M380 Gallery and Panasonic FS42 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak M380 enjoys physical measurements 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 FS42 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Kodak M380 vs Panasonic FS42 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the M380 vs the FS42.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the M380 and FS42 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The visual underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M380 and FS42.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same MP but different sensor sizing. The M380 offers the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field simpler.