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Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
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Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
26 Overall
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Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZR3 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
  • Announced January 2010
Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Kodak M550 versus Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M550 was unveiled at a similar time to the ZR3 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the M550 grades vs the ZR3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Panasonic ZR3

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Kodak M550

		

		

			
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Common features in the Kodak M550 and Panasonic ZR3

		

		

			
 M550 ZR3 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Manual focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display  Neither contains Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak M550 has got physical measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR3 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Take a look at the Kodak M550 versus Panasonic ZR3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the M550 against the ZR3.
Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M550 and ZR3 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The image below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the M550 and ZR3.
Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZR3 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.
	
			Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Kodak M550 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography details
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 manual focus not available
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Kodak M550 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography advice
54
 lighter than average (125g)
 no articulating screen
 no image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 maximum ISO low (1,000)
57
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Kodak M550 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography details
17
 low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
 no shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
37
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 provides tracking autofocus
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
 max fps low (2.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Kodak M550 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography highlights
67
 lighter than average (125g)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 great max aperture (f)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
65
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (25mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Kodak M550 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography information
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 decently wide (28mm)
 great max aperture (f)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 screen is small (2.7")
 lack of manual mode
 no image stabilization
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 maximum ISO low (1,000)
 doesn't have RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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 fairly wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 no manual control
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Kodak M550 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging information
31
 decently wide (28mm)
 great max aperture (f)
 lighter than average (125g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
 does not have mic support
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 fairly wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing external mic jack
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Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Panasonic ZR3
 Kodak EasyShare M550Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Company Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare M550 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-05 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1000 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported 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 - AVCHD Lite
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 125g (0.28 lb) 159g (0.35 lb)
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 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 model KLIC-7006 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $119 $280