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Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
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Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FX90 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
  • Announced January 2010
Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Kodak M550 versus Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M550 was manufactured 19 months earlier than the FX90 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the M550 grades against the FX90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Panasonic FX90

 M550 FX90 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Kodak M550

 FX90 M550 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2010Newer by 19 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Panasonic FX90

 M550 FX90 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak M550 comes with external dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX90 has proportions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the M550 and the FX90.

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the M550 and FX90 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The image here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M550 and FX90.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files however you will want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged M550 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M550 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography advice
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 Street photography details
Panasonic FX90 Street photography details
53
lighter than average (125g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low max ISO (1,000)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M550
Sports photography with Panasonic FX90
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
30
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 Travel photography info
Panasonic FX90 Travel photography info
67
lighter than average (125 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
60
provides focus by touch
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery (200 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Landscape photography camera
31
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
36
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery (200 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
lighter than average (125g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
33
rather wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
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Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Panasonic FX90
 Kodak EasyShare M550Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare M550 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-05 2011-08-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1000 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.90 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 lbs) 149g (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" 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 life - 200 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7006 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $119 $227