Kodak M381 vs Panasonic LX7
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Kodak M381 vs Panasonic LX7 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
- Revealed July 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
- 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
- Introduced October 2012
- Older Model is Panasonic LX5
- Renewed by Panasonic LX10
Kodak M381 vs Panasonic LX7 Overview
Here is a thorough analysis of the Kodak M381 versus Panasonic LX7, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the M381 (12MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is very comparable but the M381 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor size.
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe M381 was released 4 years earlier than the LX7 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Kodak M381 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic LX7 being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the M381 grades versus the LX7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Kodak M381 vs Panasonic LX7 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M381 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The complete galleries are available at Kodak M381 Gallery and Panasonic LX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Panasonic LX7
M381 | LX7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Kodak M381
LX7 | M381 | |||
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Introduced | October 2012 | July 2009 | Fresher by 39 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak M381 and Panasonic LX7
M381 | LX7 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Kodak M381 vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak M381 has got outer measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic LX7 has proportions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).
Check the Kodak M381 versus Panasonic LX7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the M381 compared to the LX7.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M381 and LX7 is 95 and 86 respectively.
Kodak M381 vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The graphic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M381 and LX7.
Plainly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M381 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Kodak M381 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older M381 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Kodak M381 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M381 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Kodak | Panasonic |
Model | Kodak EasyShare M381 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-07-29 | 2012-10-15 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-4.8 | f/1.4-2.3 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 8.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 153 grams (0.34 lb) | 298 grams (0.66 lb) |
Dimensions | 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 50 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 147 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | KLIC-7003 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $170 | $400 |