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Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FH20 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 FH20
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Panasonic FH20

 M550 FH20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Kodak M550

 FH20 M550 

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Panasonic FH20

 M550 FH20 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

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

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M550 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography information
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than others in class (125g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
max ISO too low (1,000)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 Sports photography features
Panasonic FH20 Sports photography features
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH20 Travel photography highlights
67
lighter than others in class (125g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
64
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Landscape photography camera
31
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
37
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH20 Vlogging details
31
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic socket
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Panasonic FH20
 Kodak EasyShare M550Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
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