Kodak M550 vs Panasonic TS5
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Kodak M550 vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1000
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-140mm (F) lens
- 125g - 98 x 58 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
- Launched July 2013
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
- Older Model is Panasonic TS4
- Renewed by Panasonic TS6

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the Kodak M550 versus Panasonic TS5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the M550 (12MP) and TS5 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The M550 was brought out 4 years before the TS5 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the M550 grades versus the TS5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic TS5 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare M550 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak M550 Gallery & Panasonic TS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Panasonic TS5
M550 | TS5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Kodak M550
TS5 | M550 | |||
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Launched | July 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 42 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak M550 and Panasonic TS5
M550 | TS5 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Kodak M550 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak M550 provides external measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic TS5 has specifications of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Analyze the Kodak M550 versus Panasonic TS5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the M550 against the TS5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M550 and TS5 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M550 and TS5.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic TS5 to show more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older M550 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Kodak M550 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M550 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Kodak | Panasonic |
Model | Kodak EasyShare M550 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT5 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2010-01-05 | 2013-07-12 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1000 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125 gr (0.28 lbs) | 214 gr (0.47 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 370 images |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | KLIC-7006 | DMW-BCM13 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $119 | $350 |