Kodak M381 vs Panasonic FS12
95 Imaging
35 Features
13 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
14 Overall
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Kodak M381 vs Panasonic FS12 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
- Announced April 2009
Kodak M381 vs Panasonic FS12 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Kodak M381 vs Panasonic FS12, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the M381 (12MP) and the FS12 (12MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe M381 was brought out 4 months later than the FS12 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the M381 grades versus the FS12 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Kodak M381 vs Panasonic FS12 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M381 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12. The entire galleries are available at Kodak M381 Gallery and Panasonic FS12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Panasonic FS12
M381 | FS12 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Kodak M381
FS12 | M381 |
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Common features in the Kodak M381 and Panasonic FS12
M381 | FS12 | |||
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Announced | July 2009 | April 2009 | Same generation | |
Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Kodak M381 vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak M381 comes with physical measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic FS12 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Analyze the Kodak M381 vs Panasonic FS12 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the M381 compared to the FS12.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M381 and FS12 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Kodak M381 vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the M381 and FS12.
As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you have to factor the production date of the cameras into account.
Kodak M381 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and ViewFinder
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Kodak M381 vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M381 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Kodak | Panasonic |
Model | Kodak EasyShare M381 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-07-29 | 2009-04-17 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 31-124mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-4.8 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 6.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
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) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 153 grams (0.34 lb) | 129 grams (0.28 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $170 | $228 |