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Kodak M590 vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak M590 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Kodak M590 vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs

Kodak M590
(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
  • Launched August 2010
Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Photography Glossary

Kodak M590 vs Panasonic FP3 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Kodak M590 and Panasonic FP3, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the M590 (14MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is very similar but the M590 (1/3") and FP3 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The M590 was introduced 8 months after the FP3 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the M590 grades versus the FP3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Panasonic FP3

 M590 FP3 
RevealedAugust 2010January 2010Newer by 8 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Kodak M590

 FP3 M590 
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak M590 and Panasonic FP3

 M590 FP3 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Kodak M590 vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Kodak M590 has got outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Panasonic FP3 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the M590 and the FP3.

Kodak M590 vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M590 and FP3 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M590 vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M590 vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The image below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M590 and FP3.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The M590 uses the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult. The newer M590 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak M590 vs Panasonic FP3 sensor size comparison

Kodak M590 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M590 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M590 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography details
29
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/3")
lack of RAW files
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M590
Street photography with Panasonic FP3
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/3")
lack of RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than average in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M590
Sports photography with Panasonic FP3
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
tiny sensor size (1/3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M590
Travel photography with Panasonic FP3
70
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
60
supports touch to focus
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (155 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M590 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography advice
38
good max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
tiny sensor size (1/3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
37
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M590 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FP3 Vlogging highlights
31
good max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
27
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (155 grams)
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Kodak M590 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M590 and Panasonic FP3
 Kodak M590Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak M590 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-08-23 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 17.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3242 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Crop factor 7.5 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.90 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 155g (0.34 lbs)
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $120 $182