Kodak Touch vs Panasonic FP3

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Touch and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3. The full galleries are available at Kodak Touch Gallery and Panasonic FP3 Gallery.

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).

Check out the Kodak Touch and Panasonic FP3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.