Kodak M550 vs Panasonic TS3

Below is a extended assessment of the Kodak M550 and Panasonic TS3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M550 was released 19 months prior to the TS3 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the M550 grades versus the TS3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M550 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The complete galleries are available at Kodak M550 Gallery and Panasonic TS3 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak M550 offers 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) while the Panasonic TS3 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak M550 and Panasonic TS3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the M550 vs the TS3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M550 and TS3 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The visual below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the M550 and TS3.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos though you may want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The older M550 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.