Kodak M381 vs Panasonic FS7
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Kodak M381 vs Panasonic FS7 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
- Launched July 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2009

Kodak M381 vs Panasonic FS7 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Kodak M381 versus Panasonic FS7, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the M381 (12MP) and the FS7 (10MP) is pretty close but the M381 (1/2.3") and FS7 (1/2.5") posses different sensor dimensions.

The M381 was launched 7 months after the FS7 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the M381 scores versus the FS7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Kodak M381 vs Panasonic FS7 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M381 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak M381 Gallery & Panasonic FS7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Panasonic FS7
M381 | FS7 | |||
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Revealed | July 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 7 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Kodak M381
FS7 | M381 |
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Common features in the Kodak M381 and Panasonic FS7
M381 | FS7 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Kodak M381 vs Panasonic FS7 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M381 comes with 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) and the Panasonic FS7 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).
Check the Kodak M381 versus Panasonic FS7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the M381 and the FS7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M381 and FS7 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M381 vs Panasonic FS7 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M381 and FS7.
Plainly, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M381 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Kodak M381 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern M381 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak M381 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak M381 vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M381 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Kodak | Panasonic |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare M381 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-07-29 | 2009-01-16 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-4.8 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 153g (0.34 lbs) | 139g (0.31 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $170 | $160 |