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Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FS7

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare Mini front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FS7 Key Specs

Kodak Mini
(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
  • Revealed January 2011
Panasonic FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FS7 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FS7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Mini (10MP) and the FS7 (10MP) is very well matched but the Mini (1/3") and FS7 (1/2.5") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Mini was announced 24 months after the FS7 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Mini matches up versus the FS7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Panasonic FS7

 Mini FS7 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Kodak Mini

 FS7 Mini 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Mini and Panasonic FS7

 Mini FS7 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FS7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak Mini features outer dimensions of 86mm x 53mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 99 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Panasonic FS7 has proportions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Mini versus the FS7.

Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FS7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Mini and FS7 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FS7 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FS7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Mini and FS7.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact resolution but different sensor dimensions. The Mini includes the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier. The more recent Mini should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FS7 sensor size comparison

Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Mini as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FS7 as a Portrait photography camera
24
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/3")
has no RAW format
19
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Mini as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FS7 as a Street photography camera
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/3")
has no RAW format
low max ISO (1,000)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Mini
Sports photography with Panasonic FS7
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/3")
has no phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Mini Travel photography features
Panasonic FS7 Travel photography features
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Mini Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FS7 Landscape photography advice
22
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/3")
low max ISO (1,000)
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Mini as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS7 as a Vlogging camera
25
provides face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Mini and Panasonic FS7
 Kodak EasyShare MiniPanasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
General Information
Make Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare Mini Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-04 2009-01-16
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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3640 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1000 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-87mm (3.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 7.5 6.3
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 data 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 99g (0.22 lb) 139g (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 86 x 53 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $100 $160