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Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FH3 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
  • Announced January 2010
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
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Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Kodak M550 versus Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M550 was brought out about the same time to the FH3 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the M550 grades versus the FH3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Panasonic FH3

 M550 FH3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Kodak M550

 FH3 M550 

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Panasonic FH3

 M550 FH3 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak M550 has physical dimensions 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 FH3 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Kodak M550 versus Panasonic FH3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the M550 compared to the FH3.

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M550 and FH3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The image here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M550 and FH3.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic FH3 to give you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively.

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M550 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography info
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FH3 Street photography highlights
54
lighter than competition in class (125g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low maximum ISO (1,000)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH3 Sports photography factors
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competition in class (125g)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
65
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M550
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH3
31
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
37
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH3 Vlogging advice
31
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic port
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Panasonic FH3
 Kodak EasyShare M550Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Brand Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare M550 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS11
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 file 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 165 grams (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $119 $160