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Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FH5 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS18
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Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FH5 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Kodak M550 and Panasonic FH5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the M550 (12MP) and FH5 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M550 was released 12 months earlier than the FH5 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the M550 matches up against the FH5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Panasonic FH5

 M550 FH5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Kodak M550

 FH5 M550 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Panasonic FH5

 M550 FH5 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak M550 has got external measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic FH5 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the M550 against the FH5.

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M550 and FH5 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The pic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M550 and FH5.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH5 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged M550 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M550
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH5
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH5 Street photography advice
54
lighter than average (125g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low maximum ISO (1,000)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 Sports photography information
Panasonic FH5 Sports photography information
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 Travel photography information
Panasonic FH5 Travel photography information
67
lighter than average (125 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
71
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M550 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography highlights
31
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
38
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M550
Vlogging with Panasonic FH5
31
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than average (125 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone port
33
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Panasonic FH5
 Kodak EasyShare M550Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
General Information
Make Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare M550 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS18
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-05 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1000 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB 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), 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 life - 260 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7006 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $119 $169