Kodak M590 vs Panasonic FP2
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Kodak M590 vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 97 x 58 x 15mm
- Revealed August 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2010
Kodak M590 vs Panasonic FP2 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Kodak M590 vs Panasonic FP2, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the M590 (14MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is very similar but the M590 (1/3") and FP2 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe M590 was brought out 8 months later than the FP2 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the M590 scores against the FP2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Kodak M590 vs Panasonic FP2 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak M590 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2. The entire galleries are available at Kodak M590 Gallery and Panasonic FP2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Panasonic FP2
M590 | FP2 | |||
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Introduced | August 2010 | January 2010 | More recent by 8 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Kodak M590
FP2 | M590 | |||
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Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Kodak M590 and Panasonic FP2
M590 | FP2 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Kodak M590 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak M590 has got outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Panasonic FP2 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
Examine the Kodak M590 vs Panasonic FP2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the M590 compared to the FP2.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the M590 and FP2 is 99 and 95 respectively.
Kodak M590 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M590 and FP2.
As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same resolution but different sensor measurements. The M590 provides the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field trickier. The fresher M590 provides an advantage in sensor tech.
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Kodak M590 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications
Kodak M590 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Kodak | Panasonic |
Model type | Kodak M590 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2010-08-23 | 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 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 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3242 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | () | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 10cm |
Crop factor | 7.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.90 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 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 | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | - | 151g (0.33 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" 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 | ||
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $120 | $80 |