Kodak M590 vs Panasonic FP8

Its time to take a deeper look at the Kodak M590 and Panasonic FP8, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the M590 (14MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the M590 (1/3") and FP8 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The M590 was launched 14 months later than the FP8 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the M590 grades versus the FP8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak M590 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak M590 Gallery & Panasonic FP8 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Kodak M590 features outside 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 FP8 has specifications of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Kodak M590 and Panasonic FP8 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the M590 versus the FP8.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M590 and FP8 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M590 and FP8.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The M590 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Kodak M590 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The newer M590 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.