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Panasonic FX48 vs Kodak M590 Comparison

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Panasonic FX48

12 MP | 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) CCD Sensor

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Kodak M590

14 MP | 1/3″ (4.8 x 3.6 mm) CCD Sensor

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Panasonic FX48 vs Kodak M590 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Compact cameras from Panasonic and Kodak. Panasonic FX48 was introduced to market in January 2009 and Kodak M590 was launched in August 2010. There is 19 months difference between FX48 and M590 so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger M590, especially in sensor tech.

Panasonic FX48 has a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Kodak M590 has a 14.0MP 1/3-inch sensor.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Panasonic FX48 and Kodak M590 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Panasonic FX48 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2009-01-27
  • 12MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 3200 ( expands to 6400)
  • 25-125 mm F2.8-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 2.5" Fixed Type Screen
  • 2 fps continuous shooting
  • - 640 x 480 video resolution
  • 150g. 95 x 53 x 22 mm
  • Also known as Lumix DMC-FX40

Kodak M590 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2010-08-23
  • 14MP - 1/3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Mount
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 2.5" Fixed Type Screen
  • continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • g. 97 x 58 x 15 mm

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Panasonic FX48 and Kodak M590 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 over Kodak M590
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Max Mech. Shutter
1/3000s vs 1/1400s faster mechanical shutter
Focal Length - Tele
125mm vs mm 125 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
5× vs more flexible focal coverage


Reasons to choose Kodak M590 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Max Sensor Resolution
14 MP vs 12 MP 16% more pixels
Max ISO
6.400 vs 3.200 100% higher Max ISO
Weight
g vs 150 g 150 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide
mm vs 25mm 25 mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
vs 2.80 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
vs 5.90 faster lens at tele
Max Video Resolution
1280 x 720 vs 640 x 480 Higher Resolution Video

Common Strengths of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 and Kodak M590
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Common Weaknesses of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 and Kodak M590
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder
None vs None No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support
No vs No Lower image quality
LCD Screen Size
2.5" vs 2.5" Small display
LCD Screen Resolution
230k dots vs 230k dots Low resolution screens
Continuous Shooting
2.0fps vs fps Slow shooting speeds
Manual Focusing
No vs No No manual focusing modes
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Panasonic FX48 vs Kodak M590: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Panasonic FX48 and Kodak M590 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic FX48 has external dimensions of 95 x 53 x 22 mm (3.74 x 2.09 x 0.87″) and weighs 150 g (0.33 lb / 5.29 oz) (including batteries). Kodak M590 has external dimensions of 97 x 58 x 15 mm (3.82 x 2.28 x 0.59″) and weighs (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Panasonic FX48 and Kodak M590. Panasonic FX48 is 2mm narrower and 5mm shorter than Kodak M590 but it is also 7mm thicker.

Panasonic FX48 vs Kodak M590 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Panasonic FX48 and Kodak M590 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Panasonic FX48 and Kodak M590.

Panasonic FX48 vs Kodak M590 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Panasonic FX48 and Kodak M590 Size and Weight - Back View

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Kodak M590 is 150g lighter than the Panasonic FX48 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 (Lumix DMC-FX40) nor Kodak M590 provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Panasonic FX48 and Kodak M590's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 2.5".

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Panasonic FX48 vs Kodak M590: Sensor Comparison

Panasonic FX48 has a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor . On the other hand, Kodak M590 has a 14.0MP 1/3-inch (4.8 x 3.6 mm ) sized CCD sensor .

Below you can see the FX48 and M590 sensor size comparison.

Panasonic FX48 vs Kodak M590 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Panasonic FX48 and Kodak M590 Cameras


As seen above, Panasonic FX48 has a 1.6x Larger sensor area than Kodak M590. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Panasonic FX48 vs Kodak M590 Lens Specs Comparison

Panasonic FX48 features a 25-125 mm F2.8-5.9 5× zoom lens whereas Kodak M590 features a zoom lens.

Kodak M590 has 25mm wider coverage than the Panasonic FX48. At f, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Panasonic FX48 has 125mm longer reach than the Kodak M590. However, with a max aperture of f, Kodak M590 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

FX48
M590
Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

FX48
M590
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

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FX48
M590
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

FX48
M590
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
Average
What types of Photography are Panasonic FX48 and Kodak M590 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Panasonic FX48 and Kodak M590 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Panasonic FX48 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Kodak M590 for Portrait Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/3″ (4.8 x 3.6 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Panasonic FX48 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Kodak M590 for Street Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Fast Lens at Wide: f
mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/3″ (4.8 x 3.6 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Panasonic FX48 for Sports Photography

POOR

Kodak M590 for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Manual Exposure Mode
11 Focus Points
Average Max shutter speed: 1/3000s
125 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 2.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90
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Image Stabilization
Manual Exposure Mode
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1400s
Focus Points
mm Tele Lens
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Panasonic FX48 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Kodak M590 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
Compact Body
150g
Body Thickness 22mm
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Compact Body
Body Thickness 15mm
Small 1/3″ (4.8 x 3.6 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
X Optical Zoom
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Panasonic FX48 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Kodak M590 for Landscape Photography

POOR
Manual Exposure Mode
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Manual Exposure Mode
mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/3″ (4.8 x 3.6 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Panasonic FX48 vs Kodak M590: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Panasonic FX48 and Kodak M590, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Panasonic FX48 and Kodak M590 scores compare:

Panasonic FX48
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #299 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #930 out of 1223 in all Cameras
Kodak M590
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #118 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #1131 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Panasonic FX48 has a higher Overall Score than the Kodak M590. It also has more features, more compact body and offers higher value for the money. But there is one area that FX48 trails behind the M590: Imaging.
If image quality is the most important aspect in a camera, choose the Kodak M590. If not, we recommend the Panasonic FX48.

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Kodak M590 vs Panasonic FX48 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Kodak M590
Brand Panasonic Kodak
Announced 2009-01-27 2010-08-23
Body Type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor
Type CCD CCD
Size 1/2.3-inch 1/3-inch
Dimensions 6.08 x 4.56 mm 4.8 x 3.6 mm
Area 27.72mm2 17.28mm2
Megapixels 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Max Resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3242
Max Native Light sensitivity 3,200 ISO 6,400 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 6400 ISO -
Min Native Light sensitivity 80 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 11 n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 25-125 mm (5×) no lens
Max Aperture F2.8-5.9 no lens
Macro Focus Range 5cm n/a
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 2.5" 2.5"
Resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/3000s 1/1400s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 6.00 m n/a
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 2.0 fps n/a
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 640 x 480 1280 x 720
Video Formats Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 150g n/a
Dimensions 95 x 53 x 22mm 97 x 58 x 15mm
Battery Life n/a n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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