Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FH7
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Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
- Introduced September 2011
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS22
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The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FH7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the M550 (12MP) and FH7 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe M550 was manufactured 20 months before the FH7 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the M550 grades versus the FH7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M550 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak M550 Gallery and Panasonic FH7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Panasonic FH7
| M550 | FH7 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Kodak M550
| FH7 | M550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2011 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 20 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Kodak M550 and Panasonic FH7
| M550 | FH7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Kodak M550 enjoys outside dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic FH7 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the M550 against the FH7.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M550 and FH7 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The picture underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M550 and FH7.
All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH7 to give you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged M550 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare M550 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Kodak | Panasonic |
| Model | Kodak EasyShare M550 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 |
| Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FS22 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2010-01-05 | 2011-09-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine IV |
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1000 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | - | f/3.1-6.5 |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 4.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 125 gr (0.28 lbs) | 126 gr (0.28 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| 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 | - | 260 shots |
| Battery form | - | 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 |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $119 | $149 |