Kodak Touch vs Panasonic FS12

Below, we are evaluating the Kodak Touch vs Panasonic FS12, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the Touch (14MP) and the FS12 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the Touch (1/3") and FS12 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The Touch was unveiled 21 months later than the FS12 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Touch scores versus the FS12 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Touch & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12. The full galleries are available at Kodak Touch Gallery & Panasonic FS12 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak Touch provides outside measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic FS12 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Touch and the FS12.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Touch and FS12 is 95 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Touch and FS12.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Touch using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Kodak Touch will produce greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher Touch will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.