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Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare Mini front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29

Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs

Kodak Mini
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
  • 99g - 86 x 53 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2011
Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • Released January 2010
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Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FP2, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Mini (10MP) and FP2 (14MP) and the Mini (1/3") and FP2 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Mini was unveiled 13 months later than the FP2 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Mini scores against the FP2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Panasonic FP2

 Mini FP2 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Kodak Mini

 FP2 Mini 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Mini and Panasonic FP2

 Mini FP2 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak Mini features outer dimensions of 86mm x 53mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 99 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Panasonic FP2 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Mini compared to the FP2.

Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Mini and FP2 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Mini and FP2.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Mini using its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic FP2 will produce greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent Mini will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Mini Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography highlights
24
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/3")
no RAW format
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Mini Street photography details
Panasonic FP2 Street photography details
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/3")
no RAW format
max ISO too low (1,000)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Mini
Sports photography with Panasonic FP2
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/3")
no phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Mini Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FP2 Travel photography highlights
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
56
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (151g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Mini Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography factors
22
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
33
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Mini Vlogging details
Panasonic FP2 Vlogging details
25
includes face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
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Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Mini and Panasonic FP2
 Kodak EasyShare MiniPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Brand Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare Mini Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 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 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3640 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1000 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-87mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 7.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file 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 99 grams (0.22 lb) 151 grams (0.33 lb)
Physical 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 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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $100 $80