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Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FP8

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Kodak EasyShare Mini front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FP8 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Introduced July 2009
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Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FP8 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Kodak Mini and Panasonic FP8, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the Mini (10MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is pretty similar but the Mini (1/3") and FP8 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The Mini was announced 18 months later than the FP8 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Mini scores versus the FP8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Panasonic FP8

 Mini FP8 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2009Fresher by 18 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Kodak Mini

 FP8 Mini 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Mini and Panasonic FP8

 Mini FP8 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider 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) while the Panasonic FP8 has measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Mini against the FP8.

Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FP8 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Mini and FP8 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FP8 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Mini and FP8.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Mini having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic FP8 will offer you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern Mini should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FP8 sensor size comparison

Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Mini Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography factors
25
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/3")
does not have RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Mini as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Street photography camera
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/3")
does not have RAW files
max ISO too low (1,000)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Mini Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FP8 Sports photography highlights
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Mini as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Travel photography camera
52
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
56
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (151g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Mini
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP8
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Mini Vlogging factors
Panasonic FP8 Vlogging factors
25
features face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition (151 grams)
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Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Mini and Panasonic FP8
 Kodak EasyShare MiniPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
General Information
Brand Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare Mini Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-04 2009-07-27
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine V
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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3640 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1000 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-87mm (3.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 7.5 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 99g (0.22 lb) 151g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 86 x 53 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $100 $300