Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FH27

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Kodak M550 versus Panasonic FH27, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the M550 (12MP) and FH27 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The M550 was launched 12 months earlier than the FH27 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the M550 matches up against the FH27 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M550 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak M550 Gallery and Panasonic FH27 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M550 offers outer 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) while the Panasonic FH27 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Kodak M550 versus Panasonic FH27 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the M550 and the FH27.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M550 and FH27 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M550 and FH27.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH27 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older M550 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.