Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FS7
97 Imaging
32 Features
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95 Imaging
33 Features
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Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FS7 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
- Revealed January 2011
(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

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.

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.

Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FS7 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Mini & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak Mini Gallery & Panasonic FS7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Panasonic FS7
Mini | FS7 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Kodak Mini
FS7 | Mini | |||
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Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Kodak Mini and Panasonic FS7
Mini | FS7 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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).
Compare the Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FS7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

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Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Mini vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Mini | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | |
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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 |