Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FX700
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Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FX700 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
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
- 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
- Introduced July 2010
Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Kodak M550 and Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe M550 was launched 6 months prior to the FX700 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the M550 matches up against the FX700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FX700 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare M550 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak M550 Gallery & Panasonic FX700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Panasonic FX700
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Kodak M550
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Kodak M550 and Panasonic FX700
M550 | FX700 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | July 2010 | Similar age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Kodak M550 comes with physical dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic FX700 has sizing of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check out the Kodak M550 and Panasonic FX700 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the M550 compared to the FX700.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M550 and FX700 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The pic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M550 and FX700.
All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FX700 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively.
Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder
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Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M550 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Kodak | Panasonic |
Model | Kodak EasyShare M550 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-01-05 | 2010-07-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1000 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.2-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 7.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | AVCHD |
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125 grams (0.28 pounds) | 176 grams (0.39 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 model | KLIC-7006 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $119 | $399 |