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Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FH22 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
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Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FH22 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Kodak M550 and Panasonic FH22, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The M550 was unveiled about the same time to the FH22 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the M550 scores versus the FH22 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Panasonic FH22

 M550 FH22 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Kodak M550

 FH22 M550 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Panasonic FH22

 M550 FH22 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak M550 comes with exterior dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH22 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak M550 and Panasonic FH22 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the M550 against the FH22.

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M550 and FH22 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The image below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M550 and FH22.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FH22 to resolve more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively.

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M550 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography information
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 Street photography features
Panasonic FH22 Street photography features
54
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low maximum ISO (1,000)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Sports photography camera
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH22 Travel photography highlights
67
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
67
offers touch to focus
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Landscape photography camera
31
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
41
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (125g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone socket
30
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Panasonic FH22
 Kodak EasyShare M550Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare M550 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS33
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-05 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1000 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lb) 170 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model KLIC-7006 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $119 $200