Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZR1

Lets look a little more in depth at the Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M550 was announced 6 months after the ZR1 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the M550 grades against the ZR1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare M550 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak M550 Gallery and Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M550 enjoys external dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR1 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the M550 compared to the ZR1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M550 and ZR1 is 95 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M550 and ZR1.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you might want to consider the production date of the cameras into account.