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Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FX580 Key Specs

Kodak M550
(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
  • Announced January 2010
Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
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Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FX580 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Kodak M550 versus Panasonic FX580, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M550 was brought out 12 months after the FX580 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the M550 scores against the FX580 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Panasonic FX580

 M550 FX580 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Kodak M550

 FX580 M550 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Panasonic FX580

 M550 FX580 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Kodak M550 features physical measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX580 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the M550 against the FX580.

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M550 and FX580 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M550 and FX580.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you may want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The fresher M550 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Street photography camera
53
lighter than others in class (125g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
maximum ISO low (1,000)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 Sports photography features
Panasonic FX580 Sports photography features
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than others in class (125g)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M550
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX580
31
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
36
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FX580 Vlogging highlights
30
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
lighter than others in class (125g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone support
30
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Panasonic FX580
 Kodak EasyShare M550Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare M550 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FX550
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-05 2009-01-27
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 surface 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
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1000 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $119 $499