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Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Kodak EasyShare Mini front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs

Kodak Mini
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
  • 99g - 86 x 53 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2011
Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FP1 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Kodak Mini versus Panasonic FP1, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Mini (10MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the Mini (1/3") and FP1 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The Mini was manufactured 13 months after the FP1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Mini grades vs the FP1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Panasonic FP1

 Mini FP1 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Kodak Mini

 FP1 Mini 
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Mini and Panasonic FP1

 Mini FP1 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak Mini has got outside measurements of 86mm x 53mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 99 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Mini versus the FP1.

Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Mini and FP1 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Mini and FP1.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Mini featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic FP1 will provide greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern Mini provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison

Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Mini Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography factors
25
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/3")
has no RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Mini Street photography advice
Panasonic FP1 Street photography advice
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/3")
has no RAW files
low max ISO (1,000)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Mini
Sports photography with Panasonic FP1
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/3")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Mini
Travel photography with Panasonic FP1
52
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Mini
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP1
22
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/3")
low max ISO (1,000)
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Mini Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FP1 Vlogging highlights
25
offers face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
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Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Mini and Panasonic FP1
 Kodak EasyShare MiniPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare Mini Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-04 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3640 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1000 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-87mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 99 grams (0.22 lb) 151 grams (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 86 x 53 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $100 $153