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Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZS15 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
  • Launched January 2010
Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Revealed June 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS20
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Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Kodak M550 and Panasonic ZS15, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The M550 was revealed 3 years earlier than the ZS15 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the M550 matches up vs the ZS15 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Panasonic ZS15

 M550 ZS15 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Kodak M550

 ZS15 M550 
RevealedJune 2012January 2010More modern by 30 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Panasonic ZS15

 M550 ZS15 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M550 has got outside dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS15 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak M550 and Panasonic ZS15 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the M550 and the ZS15.

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M550 and ZS15 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M550 and ZS15.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos although you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged M550 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M550
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS15
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M550
Street photography with Panasonic ZS15
54
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
maximum ISO low (1,000)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (208g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS15 Sports photography information
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
36
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (260 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
61
lighter than others in class (208 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery (260 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M550 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography factors
31
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
37
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery (260 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M550
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS15
31
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic support
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (208g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no external mic support
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Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Panasonic ZS15
 Kodak EasyShare M550Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Brand Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare M550 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ25
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-05 2012-06-29
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1000 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lb) 208 grams (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 life - 260 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7006 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $119 $279