Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FS15

Below is a extended review of the Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FS15, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Mini (10MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is very similar but the Mini (1/3") and FS15 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The Mini was introduced 24 months later than the FS15 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Mini scores against the FS15 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Mini & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The whole galleries are available at Kodak Mini Gallery & Panasonic FS15 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak Mini offers physical measurements of 86mm x 53mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 99 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS15 has measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Mini versus the FS15.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Mini and FS15 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Mini and FS15.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Mini with its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic FS15 will offer you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher Mini will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.