Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FS12
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Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FS12 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
- Announced April 2009
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On this page, we will be contrasting the Kodak Mini and Panasonic FS12, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Mini (10MP) and the FS12 (12MP) is relatively similar but the Mini (1/3") and FS12 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.
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Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Mini scores vs the FS12 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Panasonic FS12
| Mini | FS12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2011 |  | April 2009 | More modern by 21 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Kodak Mini
| FS12 | Mini | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Kodak Mini and Panasonic FS12
| Mini | FS12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak Mini provides 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) whilst the Panasonic FS12 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Mini compared to the FS12.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Mini and FS12 is 97 and 95 respectively.
Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The pic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Mini and FS12.
As you can plainly see, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Mini due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic FS12 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern Mini should have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Mini | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Kodak | Panasonic |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare Mini | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2011-01-04 | 2009-04-17 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 4.8 x 3.6mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 17.3mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3640 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1000 | 1600 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 29-87mm (3.0x) | 31-124mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.0-4.8 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 7.5 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | TFT color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 60 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 6.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance 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) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 99 gr (0.22 pounds) | 129 gr (0.28 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 86 x 53 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| 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 recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $100 | $228 |