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Kodak Touch vs Panasonic FP5

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Kodak EasyShare Touch front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Kodak Touch vs Panasonic FP5 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
  • Announced January 2011
Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Kodak Touch vs Panasonic FP5 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Kodak Touch versus Panasonic FP5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Touch (14MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the Touch (1/3") and FP5 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The Touch was announced around the same time to the FP5 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Touch matches up versus the FP5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Touch over the Panasonic FP5

 Touch FP5 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Kodak Touch

 FP5 Touch 

Common features in the Kodak Touch and Panasonic FP5

 Touch FP5 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Kodak Touch vs Panasonic FP5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak Touch has outside dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP5 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Kodak Touch versus Panasonic FP5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Touch compared to the FP5.

Kodak Touch vs Panasonic FP5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Touch and FP5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Touch vs Panasonic FP5 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Touch vs Panasonic FP5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Touch and FP5.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Touch has the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field tougher.

Kodak Touch vs Panasonic FP5 sensor size comparison

Kodak Touch vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Touch vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Touch as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP5 as a Portrait photography camera
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/3")
has no RAW files
33
good resolution (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Touch Street photography factors
Panasonic FP5 Street photography factors
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than average (150g)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Touch as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP5 as a Sports photography camera
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/3")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery pack (260 shots)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Touch Travel photography information
Panasonic FP5 Travel photography information
68
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (150g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
better than average battery pack (260 shots)
features focus by touch
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Touch Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography highlights
42
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
40
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (260 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Touch Vlogging information
Panasonic FP5 Vlogging information
31
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
has touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than average (150g)
30
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Kodak Touch vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Touch and Panasonic FP5
 Kodak EasyShare TouchPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare Touch Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-04 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 17.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 4.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150g (0.33 lbs) 141g (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 One One
Retail price $100 $199