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Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FX700 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
  • Released January 2010
Panasonic FX700
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Panasonic FX700

 M550 FX700 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Kodak M550

 FX700 M550 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Panasonic FX700

 M550 FX700 
IntroducedJanuary 2010July 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M550 and FX700 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M550 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography factors
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
38
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 Street photography factors
Panasonic FX700 Street photography factors
54
lighter than competition in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
max ISO too low (1,000)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 Sports photography features
Panasonic FX700 Sports photography features
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 Travel photography details
Panasonic FX700 Travel photography details
67
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M550 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography factors
31
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
49
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 Vlogging features
Panasonic FX700 Vlogging features
31
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
33
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Panasonic FX700
 Kodak EasyShare M550Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
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