Kodak M590 vs Panasonic FP1

Let's look a little more closely at the Kodak M590 and Panasonic FP1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the M590 (14MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is very similar but the M590 (1/3") and FP1 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M590 was revealed 8 months after the FP1 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the M590 grades versus the FP1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak M590 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1. The full galleries are provided at Kodak M590 Gallery and Panasonic FP1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak M590 comes with external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Panasonic FP1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the M590 compared to the FP1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M590 and FP1 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M590 and FP1.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M590 with its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Kodak M590 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger M590 will have an edge in sensor innovation.