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Kodak M575 vs Panasonic FS15

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
Kodak EasyShare M575 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Kodak M575 vs Panasonic FS15 Key Specs

Kodak M575
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1000
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Kodak M575 vs Panasonic FS15 Overview

Lets look closer at the Kodak M575 vs Panasonic FS15, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the M575 (14MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M575 was launched 12 months later than the FS15 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the M575 grades versus the FS15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M575 over the Panasonic FS15

 M575 FS15 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 12 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Kodak M575

 FS15 M575 

Common features in the Kodak M575 and Panasonic FS15

 M575 FS15 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Kodak M575 vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M575 comes with physical dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic FS15 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the M575 against the FS15.

Kodak M575 vs Panasonic FS15 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M575 and FS15 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M575 vs Panasonic FS15 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M575 vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M575 and FS15.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Kodak M575 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern M575 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak M575 vs Panasonic FS15 sensor size comparison

Kodak M575 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M575 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M575 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography features
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decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
20
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M575 Street photography features
Panasonic FS15 Street photography features
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition in class (152 grams)
low maximum ISO (1,000)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M575 Sports photography details
Panasonic FS15 Sports photography details
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M575 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FS15 Travel photography highlights
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (152g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M575
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS15
40
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M575
Vlogging with Panasonic FS15
28
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition in class (152g)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Kodak M575 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M575 and Panasonic FS15
 Kodak EasyShare M575Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
General Information
Brand Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare M575 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-05 2009-01-16
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1000 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152g (0.34 lbs) 136g (0.30 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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-7006 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $139 $180