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Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68
Imaging
36
Features
45
Overall
39

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FZ47 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
  • Announced January 2010
Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Panasonic FZ47

 M550 FZ47 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Kodak M550

 FZ47 M550 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2010Newer by 18 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Panasonic FZ47

 M550 FZ47 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M550 and FZ47 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M550 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography highlights
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
38
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detect focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M550
Street photography with Panasonic FZ47
54
lighter than average (125g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low max ISO (1,000)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (498g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 Sports photography features
Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography features
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
43
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
good battery (400 shots)
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than average (125g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
52
good battery (400 per charge)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (498 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M550
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ47
31
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
43
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging highlights
31
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lighter than average (125g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic support
27
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
heavier than competition in class (498 grams)
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Kodak M550 vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Panasonic FZ47
 Kodak EasyShare M550Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
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