Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FS42
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32 Features
13 Overall
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95 Imaging
33 Features
10 Overall
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Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FS42 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)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1000 (Increase to 6400)
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
- Announced April 2009
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Let's take a closer look at the Kodak Mini and Panasonic FS42, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Mini (10MP) and the FS42 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the Mini (1/3") and FS42 (1/2.5") come with totally different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Mini was released 21 months later than the FS42 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the Mini grades versus the FS42 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Mini & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak Mini Gallery & Panasonic FS42 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Panasonic FS42
| Mini | FS42 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2011 |  | April 2009 | Fresher by 21 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Kodak Mini
| FS42 | Mini |
|---|
Common features in the Kodak Mini and Panasonic FS42
| Mini | FS42 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 2.5" |  | 2.5" | Identical screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lacking Touch screen |
Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FS42 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak Mini has got 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 FS42 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check the Kodak Mini and Panasonic FS42 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Mini and the FS42.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Mini and FS42 is 97 and 95 respectively.
Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FS42 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Mini and FS42.
To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Mini features the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF trickier. The newer Mini is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FS42 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Mini | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Kodak | Panasonic |
| Model | Kodak EasyShare Mini | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2011-01-04 | 2009-04-17 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/3" | 1/2.5" |
| Sensor measurements | 4.8 x 3.6mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
| Sensor surface area | 17.3mm² | 24.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3640 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1000 | 1000 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 29-87mm (3.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.0-4.8 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 7.5 | 6.3 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.5 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | TFT color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 6.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 99 gr (0.22 lb) | 132 gr (0.29 lb) |
| Dimensions | 86 x 53 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| 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 type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $100 | $580 |