Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FH20
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93 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
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Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
- Launched January 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS30

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Kodak M550 versus Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The M550 was announced very close to the FH20 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the M550 scores against the FH20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FH20 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare M550 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The whole galleries are available at Kodak M550 Gallery and Panasonic FH20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Panasonic FH20
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Kodak M550
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Common features in the Kodak M550 and Panasonic FH20
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Launched | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Kodak M550 has external measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic FH20 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
See the Kodak M550 versus Panasonic FH20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the M550 compared to the FH20.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the M550 and FH20 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The pic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M550 and FH20.
All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FH20 to resolve more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

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Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M550 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Kodak | Panasonic |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare M550 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FS30 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-01-05 | 2010-01-06 |
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 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1000 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125 gr (0.28 lbs) | 178 gr (0.39 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 ID | KLIC-7006 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $119 | $179 |