Kodak M380 vs Panasonic FS7
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33 Features
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95 Imaging
33 Features
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Kodak M380 vs Panasonic FS7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-190mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009

Kodak M380 vs Panasonic FS7 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Kodak M380 versus Panasonic FS7, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the M380 (10MP) and the FS7 (10MP) is very close but the M380 (1/2.3") and FS7 (1/2.5") boast totally different sensor measurements.

The M380 was introduced very close to the FS7 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the M380 grades against the FS7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Kodak M380 vs Panasonic FS7 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M380 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7. The whole galleries are available at Kodak M380 Gallery and Panasonic FS7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M380 over the Panasonic FS7
M380 | FS7 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Kodak M380
FS7 | M380 |
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Common features in the Kodak M380 and Panasonic FS7
M380 | FS7 | |||
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Announced | January 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Same generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Kodak M380 vs Panasonic FS7 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak M380 enjoys outside dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS7 has measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).
Compare the Kodak M380 versus Panasonic FS7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the M380 and the FS7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M380 and FS7 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M380 vs Panasonic FS7 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The image below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M380 and FS7.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The M380 provides the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler.

Kodak M380 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak M380 vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M380 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Kodak | Panasonic |
Model | Kodak EasyShare M380 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2009-01-08 | 2009-01-16 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-190mm (5.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1448 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 2.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 155 grams (0.34 lb) | 139 grams (0.31 lb) |
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 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $160 | $160 |