Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FZ28
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Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FZ28 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
- Revealed January 2010
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FZ28 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare M550 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The whole galleries are available at Kodak M550 Gallery and Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Panasonic FZ28
M550 | FZ28 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | January 2009 | More modern by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Kodak M550
FZ28 | M550 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Kodak M550 and Panasonic FZ28
M550 | FZ28 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M550 and FZ28 is 95 and 72 respectively.
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.
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Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M550 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | |
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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 |