Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FS25
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Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Released January 2009
Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe M550 was released 12 months after the FS25 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the M550 matches up vs the FS25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FS25 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M550 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The complete galleries are available at Kodak M550 Gallery and Panasonic FS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Panasonic FS25
M550 | FS25 | |||
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Released | January 2010 | January 2009 | More modern by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Kodak M550
FS25 | M550 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Kodak M550 and Panasonic FS25
M550 | FS25 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M550 features exterior 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) and the Panasonic FS25 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check out the Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FS25 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 choose during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the M550 and the FS25.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the M550 and FS25 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the M550 and FS25.
As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of pictures though you might want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent M550 will have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M550 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Kodak | Panasonic |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare M550 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-01-05 | 2009-01-27 |
Body design | 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 | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1000 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 29-145mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125 gr (0.28 lb) | 148 gr (0.33 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
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 ID | 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $119 | $230 |