Kodak M381 vs Panasonic FZ200

Here, we will be evaluating the Kodak M381 and Panasonic FZ200, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the M381 (12MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M381 was manufactured 4 years prior to the FZ200 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Kodak M381 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the M381 matches up vs the FZ200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare M381 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The entire galleries are available at Kodak M381 Gallery & Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak M381 has got 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) whilst the Panasonic FZ200 has proportions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the M381 compared to the FZ200.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the M381 and FZ200 is 95 and 65 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The pic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M381 and FZ200.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you will need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged M381 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.