Kodak M550 vs Panasonic LF1

In this article, we are comparing the Kodak M550 versus Panasonic LF1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the M550 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The M550 was released 4 years before the LF1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the M550 scores vs the LF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare M550 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The complete galleries are available at Kodak M550 Gallery and Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Kodak M550 provides outside 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) while the Panasonic LF1 has specifications of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak M550 versus Panasonic LF1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the M550 versus the LF1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M550 and LF1 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The pic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M550 and LF1.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The M550 includes the smaller sensor which should make getting bokeh more challenging. The more aged M550 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.