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Kodak M550 vs Panasonic F5

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs

Kodak M550
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 125g - 98 x 58 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2010
Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Kodak M550 vs Panasonic F5 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Kodak M550 versus Panasonic F5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the F5 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M550 was unveiled 4 years prior to the F5 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the M550 grades versus the F5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Panasonic F5

 M550 F5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Kodak M550

 F5 M550 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 36 months

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Panasonic F5

 M550 F5 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak M550 offers outer dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic F5 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the M550 compared to the F5.

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M550 and F5 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic F5 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M550 and F5.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic F5 to offer you more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older M550 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M550
Portrait photography with Panasonic F5
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
29
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M550
Street photography with Panasonic F5
54
lighter than others (125g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
maximum ISO low (1,000)
56
lighter than competition in class (121g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic F5 Sports photography highlights
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M550
Travel photography with Panasonic F5
67
lighter than others (125 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
68
lighter than competition in class (121g)
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M550 Landscape photography info
Panasonic F5 Landscape photography info
31
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
33
quite wide (28mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 Vlogging factors
Panasonic F5 Vlogging factors
31
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than others (125g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (121g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Kodak M550 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Panasonic F5
 Kodak EasyShare M550Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
General Information
Company Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare M550 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1000 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.70 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" 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
Battery life - 250 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7006 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $119 $100