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Kodak M550 vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic LS5 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 LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Kodak M550 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Kodak M550 and Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The M550 was revealed 18 months earlier than the LS5 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the M550 grades against the LS5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Panasonic LS5

 M550 LS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Kodak M550

 LS5 M550 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2010Newer by 18 months

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Panasonic LS5

 M550 LS5 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Kodak M550 enjoys outside dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LS5 has specifications of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the M550 and the LS5.

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M550 and LS5 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M550 and LS5.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic LS5 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged M550 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M550 Portrait photography info
Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography info
20
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 Street photography highlights
Panasonic LS5 Street photography highlights
53
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low maximum ISO (1,000)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (126g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 Sports photography information
Panasonic LS5 Sports photography information
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (160 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M550
Travel photography with Panasonic LS5
67
lighter than competitors (125g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
65
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery power (160 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M550 Landscape photography features
Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography features
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
36
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery power (160 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 Vlogging features
Panasonic LS5 Vlogging features
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone jack
32
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (126g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Kodak M550 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Panasonic LS5
 Kodak EasyShare M550Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare M550 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-05 2011-07-21
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1000 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lbs) 126 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 160 shots
Battery type - AA
Battery model KLIC-7006 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $119 $294