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Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
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Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
30 Overall
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Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZS5 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
  • Released January 2010
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZS5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M550 was revealed 5 months earlier than the ZS5 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the M550 matches up versus the ZS5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Panasonic ZS5

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Kodak M550

		

		

			
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Common features in the Kodak M550 and Panasonic ZS5

		

		

			
 M550 ZS5 
IntroducedJanuary 2010June 2010Similar age
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen  Lacking Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak M550 has outer measurements 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 ZS5 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Take a look at the Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZS5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the M550 compared to the ZS5.
Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M550 and ZS5 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M550 and ZS5.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of images although you should always take the age  of the products into consideration.
	
			Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Kodak M550
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS5
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 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
27
 comes with face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 no external flash support
 low resolution (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Kodak M550 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS5 Street photography information
54
 lighter than competitors (125 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 no image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 low max ISO (1,000)
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (214g)
 fixed screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Kodak M550 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography info
17
 low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
31
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with tracking focus
 low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
 slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Kodak M550 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic ZS5 as a Travel photography camera
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 lighter than competitors (125g)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (28mm)
 good max aperture (f)
 no Time Lapse function
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
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 lighter than competition (214 grams)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (25mm)
 very long reach (300mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 low resolution (12MP)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Kodak M550 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic ZS5 as a Landscape photography camera
31
 fairly wide (28mm)
 good max aperture (f)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 manual mode not available
 no image stabilization
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 low max ISO (1,000)
 lacks RAW format
 no Time Lapse function
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 relatively wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 low resolution (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 does not have Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Kodak M550 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging info
31
 fairly wide (28mm)
 good max aperture (f)
 lighter than competitors (125 grams)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
 no external mic jack
31
 relatively wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 lighter than competition (214 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have microphone support
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Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Panasonic ZS5
 Kodak EasyShare M550Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare M550 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-05 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine HD II
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 surface 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
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1000 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 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
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lbs) 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $119 $300