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Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FZ28 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Kodak M550 versus Panasonic FZ28, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The M550 was introduced 12 months after the FZ28 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the M550 grades vs the FZ28 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Panasonic FZ28

 M550 FZ28 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Kodak M550

 FZ28 M550 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Panasonic FZ28

 M550 FZ28 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak M550 has physical dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ28 has proportions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Examine the Kodak M550 versus Panasonic FZ28 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the M550 versus the FZ28.

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M550 and FZ28 is 95 and 72 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M550 and FZ28.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Kodak M550 to result in extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent M550 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
you can focus manually
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ28 Street photography highlights
54
lighter than competition in class (125g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
max ISO too low (1,000)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 Sports photography features
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography features
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
33
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography factors
67
lighter than competition in class (125g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
52
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M550 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography info
31
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
40
you can focus manually
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging factors
31
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
24
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Panasonic FZ28
 Kodak EasyShare M550Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Brand Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare M550 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-05 2009-01-15
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1000 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
External flash
AE bracketing
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, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lb) 417 gr (0.92 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 27
DXO Color Depth score not tested 17.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 79
Other
Battery model 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 One One
Retail cost $119 $599