Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZR1
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![Kodak EasyShare M550 front Kodak EasyShare M550 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Kodak-EasyShare-M550/Kodak-M550-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZR1/Panasonic-ZR1-front.jpg)
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Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZR1 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
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Launched July 2009
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview
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.
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Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZR1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Panasonic ZR1
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Kodak M550
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Common features in the Kodak M550 and Panasonic ZR1
M550 | ZR1 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | ![]() | July 2009 | Same generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison
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).
Check the Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZR1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Kodak-EasyShare-M550-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZR1-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M550 and ZR1 is 95 and 94 respectively.
![Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Kodak-EasyShare-M550-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZR1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Kodak-EasyShare-M550-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZR1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Kodak-EasyShare-M550-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZR1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M550 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Kodak | Panasonic |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare M550 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-ZX1 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-01-05 | 2009-07-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine V |
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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1000 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 5.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125 grams (0.28 pounds) | 158 grams (0.35 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | KLIC-7006 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $119 | $280 |