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Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Kodak M550
(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
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS20
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS30
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Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Kodak M550 and Panasonic ZS25, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the M550 (12MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M550 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the ZS25 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the M550 grades against the ZS25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Panasonic ZS25

 M550 ZS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Kodak M550

 ZS25 M550 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 36 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Panasonic ZS25

 M550 ZS25 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M550 comes with exterior dimensions 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 ZS25 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Kodak M550 and Panasonic ZS25 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the M550 and the ZS25.

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M550 and ZS25 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The image underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M550 and ZS25.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS25 to render more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged M550 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M550 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography factors
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
32
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography details
54
lighter than competition (125g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
maximum ISO low (1,000)
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than competition (193 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography factors
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
45
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (260 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M550
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS25
67
lighter than competition (125 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition (193g)
has touch focus
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (260 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M550 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography highlights
31
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery power (260 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging info
31
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than competition (125g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
34
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (193 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
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Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Panasonic ZS25
 Kodak EasyShare M550Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Company Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare M550 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1000 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lb) 193 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 260 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7006 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $119 $300