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Kodak M575 vs Panasonic FS7

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
Kodak EasyShare M575 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Kodak M575 vs Panasonic FS7 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 FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Kodak M575 vs Panasonic FS7 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Kodak M575 and Panasonic FS7, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the M575 (14MP) and FS7 (10MP) and the M575 (1/2.3") and FS7 (1/2.5") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The M575 was launched 12 months later than the FS7 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the M575 scores against the FS7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M575 over the Panasonic FS7

 M575 FS7 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 12 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Kodak M575

 FS7 M575 

Common features in the Kodak M575 and Panasonic FS7

 M575 FS7 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Kodak M575 vs Panasonic FS7 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M575 offers outer measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic FS7 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the M575 vs the FS7.

Kodak M575 vs Panasonic FS7 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the M575 and FS7 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M575 vs Panasonic FS7 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M575 vs Panasonic FS7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M575 and FS7.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M575 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Kodak M575 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger M575 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak M575 vs Panasonic FS7 sensor size comparison

Kodak M575 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M575 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M575
Portrait photography with Panasonic FS7
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M575 Street photography details
Panasonic FS7 Street photography details
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (152g)
maximum ISO low (1,000)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M575 Sports photography features
Panasonic FS7 Sports photography features
26
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M575 Travel photography info
Panasonic FS7 Travel photography info
68
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (152 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M575 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FS7 Landscape photography factors
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M575 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FS7 Vlogging advice
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (152g)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Kodak M575 vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M575 and Panasonic FS7
 Kodak EasyShare M575Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
General Information
Brand Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare M575 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-05 2009-01-16
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1000 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 gr (0.34 lb) 139 gr (0.31 lb)
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 Overall 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $139 $160