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Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
46
Features
70
Overall
55

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

Kodak M550
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 125g - 98 x 58 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Other Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS70
Photography Glossary

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZS80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the M550 (12MP) and ZS80 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The M550 was announced 9 years before the ZS80 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the M550 matches up versus the ZS80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Panasonic ZS80

 M550 ZS80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Kodak M550

 ZS80 M550 
LaunchedFebruary 2018January 2010More modern by 98 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Panasonic ZS80

 M550 ZS80 

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak M550 enjoys external measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS80 has sizing of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the M550 against the ZS80.

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M550 and ZS80 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M550 and ZS80.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS80 to show more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged M550 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M550
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS80
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
you can focus manually
decent MP (20MP)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW files
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS80 Street photography details
53
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low max ISO (1,000)
75
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
has touch to focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography information
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
60
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery power (380 CIPA)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography features
67
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
79
good battery power (380 shots)
supports bluetooth
has touch to focus
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M550 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography info
31
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
62
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
exports RAW files
good battery power (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M550
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS80
30
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
lighter than others in class (125g)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic port
73
really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing external microphone jack
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Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Panasonic ZS80
 Kodak EasyShare M550Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Brand Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare M550 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Otherwise known as - Lumix DC-TZ95
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-05 2018-02-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1000 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 pounds) 327g (0.72 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery life - 380 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7006 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $119 $448