Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FP8
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Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FP8 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe 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.
Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FP8 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Mini and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak Mini Gallery and Panasonic FP8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Panasonic FP8
Mini | FP8 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | July 2009 | Fresher by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Kodak Mini
FP8 | Mini | |||
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Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Kodak Mini and Panasonic FP8
Mini | FP8 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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).
Contrast the Kodak Mini and Panasonic FP8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Mini and FP8 is 97 and 95 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Mini | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | |
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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 |