Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FZ47
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Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs
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- 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
- Announced January 2010
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
- Announced July 2011
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview
The following is a extended overview of the Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FZ47, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe M550 was introduced 18 months before the FZ47 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Kodak M550 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the M550 scores versus the FZ47 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FZ47 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare M550 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak M550 Gallery & Panasonic FZ47 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Panasonic FZ47
M550 | FZ47 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Kodak M550
FZ47 | M550 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | January 2010 | Newer by 18 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak M550 and Panasonic FZ47
M550 | FZ47 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak M550 offers physical dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ47 has sizing of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).
Take a look at the Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FZ47 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the M550 against the FZ47.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M550 and FZ47 is 95 and 68 respectively.
Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The image below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M550 and FZ47.
To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of images but you may want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged M550 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M550 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Kodak | Panasonic |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare M550 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FZ48 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-01-05 | 2011-07-21 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1000 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 9.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | AVCHD |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125 grams (0.28 lbs) | 498 grams (1.10 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") |
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 | - | 400 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | KLIC-7006 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $119 | $379 |