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Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FH25 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
  • Launched January 2010
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS35
Photography Glossary

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Kodak M550 versus Panasonic FH25, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the M550 (12MP) and FH25 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M550 was brought out 12 months earlier than the FH25 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the M550 scores vs the FH25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Panasonic FH25

 M550 FH25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Kodak M550

 FH25 M550 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Panasonic FH25

 M550 FH25 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak M550 offers outer measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic FH25 has specifications of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the M550 against the FH25.

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M550 and FH25 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M550 and FH25.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH25 to resolve more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older M550 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M550 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography info
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH25 Street photography advice
54
lighter than competition (125 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low max ISO (1,000)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Sports photography camera
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH25 Travel photography features
67
lighter than competition (125g)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
65
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M550 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography factors
31
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
38
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than competition (125 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic socket
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Panasonic FH25
 Kodak EasyShare M550Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Make Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare M550 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS35
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-05 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine VI
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1000 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
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 reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 159 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 99 x 57 x 28mm (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 life - 250 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7006 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $119 $180