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Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare Mini front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FP3 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
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Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FP3 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FP3, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Kodak and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the Mini (10MP) and FP3 (14MP) and the Mini (1/3") and FP3 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Mini was released 13 months after the FP3 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the Mini matches up versus the FP3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Panasonic FP3

 Mini FP3 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Kodak Mini

 FP3 Mini 
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak Mini and Panasonic FP3

 Mini FP3 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Kodak Mini has external dimensions of 86mm x 53mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 99 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Panasonic FP3 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FP3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Mini vs the FP3.

Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Mini and FP3 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The image here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Mini and FP3.

Plainly, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Mini because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic FP3 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent Mini is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FP3 sensor size comparison

Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Mini as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Portrait photography camera
24
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Mini Street photography advice
Panasonic FP3 Street photography advice
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/3")
doesn't have RAW support
maximum ISO low (1,000)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Mini Sports photography advice
Panasonic FP3 Sports photography advice
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Mini Travel photography features
Panasonic FP3 Travel photography features
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
60
comes with touch to focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (155 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Mini
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP3
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Mini
Vlogging with Panasonic FP3
25
provides face detect focus
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic support
27
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition (155 grams)
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Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Mini and Panasonic FP3
 Kodak EasyShare MiniPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
General Information
Brand Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare Mini Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-04 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3640 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1000 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-87mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 7.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology 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 speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 99 gr (0.22 pounds) 155 gr (0.34 pounds)
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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID KLIC-7006 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $100 $182