Kodak M381 vs Panasonic FP7
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Kodak M381 vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-175mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
- 153g - 101 x 60 x 20mm
- Revealed July 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Launched January 2011

Kodak M381 vs Panasonic FP7 Overview
The following is a in-depth overview of the Kodak M381 vs Panasonic FP7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the M381 (12MP) and FP7 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The M381 was announced 17 months before the FP7 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the M381 scores vs the FP7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Kodak M381 vs Panasonic FP7 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M381 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak M381 Gallery and Panasonic FP7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Panasonic FP7
M381 | FP7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Kodak M381
FP7 | M381 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 17 months |
Screen dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Kodak M381 and Panasonic FP7
M381 | FP7 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Kodak M381 vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M381 provides external dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic FP7 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Analyze the Kodak M381 vs Panasonic FP7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the M381 vs the FP7.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the M381 and FP7 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M381 vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The image here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M381 and FP7.
As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FP7 to offer greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged M381 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Kodak M381 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak M381 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M381 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Kodak | Panasonic |
Model | Kodak EasyShare M381 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2009-07-29 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-4.8 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3.5" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Touch Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 4.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 153 grams (0.34 pounds) | 147 grams (0.32 pounds) |
Dimensions | 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 life | - | 240 images |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | KLIC-7003 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $170 | $227 |