Kodak M381 vs Panasonic FS42

Let's take a closer look at the Kodak M381 versus Panasonic FS42, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the M381 (12MP) and the FS42 (10MP) is very well matched but the M381 (1/2.3") and FS42 (1/2.5") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M381 was brought out 4 months after the FS42 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the M381 matches up against the FS42 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M381 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak M381 Gallery and Panasonic FS42 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Kodak M381 has outer measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic FS42 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the M381 vs the FS42.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M381 and FS42 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M381 and FS42.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The M381 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Kodak M381 will resolve extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively.