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Kodak M381 vs Panasonic FS12

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Kodak M381 vs Panasonic FS12 Key Specs

Kodak M381
(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 FS12
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Panasonic FS12

 M381 FS12 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Kodak M381

 FS12 M381 

Common features in the Kodak M381 and Panasonic FS12

 M381 FS12 
AnnouncedJuly 2009April 2009Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Kodak M381 vs Panasonic FS12 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M381 and FS12 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M381 vs Panasonic FS12 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Kodak M381 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M381 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M381
Portrait photography with Panasonic FS12
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M381 Street photography advice
Panasonic FS12 Street photography advice
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average (153g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M381 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Sports photography camera
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M381 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FS12 Travel photography factors
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (153g)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M381 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FS12 Landscape photography highlights
28
nice screen size (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M381 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than average (153g)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Kodak M381 vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M381 and Panasonic FS12
 Kodak EasyShare M381Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
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