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Kodak Touch vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Kodak EasyShare Touch front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Kodak Touch vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs

Kodak Touch
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 150g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
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Kodak Touch vs Panasonic FP3 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Kodak Touch and Panasonic FP3, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Touch (14MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is very well matched but the Touch (1/3") and FP3 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The Touch was revealed 13 months later than the FP3 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the Touch matches up vs the FP3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Touch over the Panasonic FP3

 Touch FP3 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 13 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Kodak Touch

 FP3 Touch 

Common features in the Kodak Touch and Panasonic FP3

 Touch FP3 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Kodak Touch vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Kodak Touch enjoys exterior measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic FP3 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Touch compared to the FP3.

Kodak Touch vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Touch and FP3 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Touch vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Touch vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Touch and FP3.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The Touch uses the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF more difficult. The newer Touch provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak Touch vs Panasonic FP3 sensor size comparison

Kodak Touch vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Touch vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Touch Portrait photography info
Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography info
33
decent MP (14MP)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/3")
lack of RAW support
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Touch as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Street photography camera
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (150g)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others in class (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Touch
Sports photography with Panasonic FP3
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Touch Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FP3 Travel photography highlights
68
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (150 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
60
provides focus by touch
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (155g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Touch Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography highlights
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3")
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Touch as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
provides face detect focus
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (150g)
27
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (155 grams)
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Kodak Touch vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Touch and Panasonic FP3
 Kodak EasyShare TouchPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare Touch Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-04 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 7.5 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 4.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lbs) 155 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 MicroSD/MicroSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $100 $182