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Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FS25 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
  • Launched January 2010
Panasonic FS25
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Panasonic FS25

 M550 FS25 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Kodak M550

 FS25 M550 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Panasonic FS25

 M550 FS25 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the M550 and FS25 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M550
Portrait photography with Panasonic FS25
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M550
Street photography with Panasonic FS25
54
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
max ISO too low (1,000)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 Sports photography features
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography features
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 Travel photography info
Panasonic FS25 Travel photography info
67
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M550 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography advice
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
32
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 Vlogging information
Panasonic FS25 Vlogging information
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than average in class (125g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone socket
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Panasonic FS25
 Kodak EasyShare M550Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
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