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Kodak M590 vs Panasonic FS12

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak M590 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Kodak M590 vs Panasonic FS12 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 FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Launched April 2009
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Kodak M590 vs Panasonic FS12 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Kodak M590 versus Panasonic FS12, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the M590 (14MP) and the FS12 (12MP) is very close but the M590 (1/3") and FS12 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The M590 was announced 17 months later than the FS12 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the M590 grades versus the FS12 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Panasonic FS12

 M590 FS12 
LaunchedAugust 2010April 2009Fresher by 17 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Kodak M590

 FS12 M590 
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak M590 and Panasonic FS12

 M590 FS12 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Kodak M590 vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. 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) while the Panasonic FS12 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the M590 vs the FS12.

Kodak M590 vs Panasonic FS12 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the M590 and FS12 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M590 vs Panasonic FS12 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M590 vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The photograph here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M590 and FS12.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M590 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Kodak M590 will render extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The fresher M590 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Kodak M590 vs Panasonic FS12 sensor size comparison

Kodak M590 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M590 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M590
Portrait photography with Panasonic FS12
29
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
no RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M590 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
no RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M590 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
no phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M590
Travel photography with Panasonic FS12
70
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M590 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FS12 Landscape photography information
39
good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
small screen (2.5")
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M590
Vlogging with Panasonic FS12
31
good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Kodak M590 vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M590 and Panasonic FS12
 Kodak M590Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
General Information
Brand Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak M590 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-08-23 2009-04-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3242 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 31-124mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 129 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $120 $228