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Kodak M380 vs Panasonic FS7

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Kodak EasyShare M380 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Kodak M380 vs Panasonic FS7 Key Specs

Kodak M380
(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
Panasonic FS7
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M380 over the Panasonic FS7

 M380 FS7 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Kodak M380

 FS7 M380 

Common features in the Kodak M380 and Panasonic FS7

 M380 FS7 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009January 2009Same generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Kodak M380 vs Panasonic FS7 size comparison

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

Kodak M380 vs Panasonic FS7 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Kodak M380 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M380 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M380 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FS7 Portrait photography advice
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lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M380 Street photography info
Panasonic FS7 Street photography info
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average in class (155 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M380 Sports photography details
Panasonic FS7 Sports photography details
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,448 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M380 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FS7 Travel photography highlights
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (155g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M380 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FS7 as a Landscape photography camera
27
screen size is decent (3")
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M380 Vlogging details
Panasonic FS7 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (155 grams)
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has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Kodak M380 vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M380 and Panasonic FS7
 Kodak EasyShare M380Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
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