Kodak M381 vs Panasonic FP2
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
13 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
13 Overall
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Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
17 Overall
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95 Imaging
37 Features
17 Overall
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Kodak M381 vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs
Kodak M381
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-175mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
- 153g - 101 x 60 x 20mm
- Introduced July 2009
Panasonic FP2
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(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Announced January 2010
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Below is a in-depth overview of the Kodak M381 vs Panasonic FP2, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the M381 (12MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the M381 scores vs the FP2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare M381 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2. The entire galleries are available at Kodak M381 Gallery & Panasonic FP2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Panasonic FP2
| M381 | FP2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Kodak M381
| FP2 | M381 |
|---|
Common features in the Kodak M381 and Panasonic FP2
| M381 | FP2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2009 |  | January 2010 | Similar age |
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Kodak M381 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak M381 enjoys outside dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP2 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
See the Kodak M381 vs Panasonic FP2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the M381 and the FP2.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M381 and FP2 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Kodak M381 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M381 and FP2.
As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FP2 to deliver extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.
Kodak M381 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Kodak M381 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography details
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Kodak M381 Street photography features
Panasonic FP2 Street photography features
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition (153 grams)
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than average (151g)
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Kodak M381 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FP2 Sports photography highlights
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
Photography GlossaryTravel Comparison
Kodak M381 Travel photography features
Panasonic FP2 Travel photography features
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (153 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (151 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape photography with Kodak M381
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP2
nice screen size (3 inches)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Kodak M381 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FP2 Vlogging factors
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (153g)
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than average (151 grams)
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Kodak M381 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare M381 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Kodak | Panasonic |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare M381 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2009-07-29 | 2010-01-06 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Venus Engine IV |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.0-4.8 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 5.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.20 m | 4.90 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 153 grams (0.34 pounds) | 151 grams (0.33 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $170 | $80 |
