Kodak M381 vs Panasonic FP2
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Kodak M381 vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs
(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
(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

Kodak M381 vs Panasonic FP2 Overview
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").

The M381 was brought out 5 months before the FP2 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
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.

Kodak M381 vs Panasonic FP2 Gallery
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 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Kodak M381
FP2 | M381 |
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Common features in the Kodak M381 and Panasonic FP2
M381 | FP2 | |||
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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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Kodak M381 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M381 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | |
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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 |