Panasonic ZS20 has a
14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Kodak M341 has a
12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor .
Below you can see the ZS20 and M341 sensor size comparison.
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Panasonic ZS20 and Kodak M341 Cameras
Panasonic ZS20 and Kodak M341 have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture. On the other hand, since Kodak M341 has 16% larger pixel area (2.31µm 2 vs 1.98µm 2 ) compared to Panasonic ZS20, it has larger pixel area to collect light hence potential to have less noise in low light / High ISO images.
Sensor size sets the circle of confusion, so it drives how much depth of field each
of these bodies gives you at a given aperture. You can calculate it exactly for the
Panasonic ZS20
or the
Kodak M341 ,
including hyperfocal distance.
