Kodak M550 vs Panasonic ZS7

Let's examine more closely at the Kodak M550 and Panasonic ZS7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M550 was introduced 18 months before the ZS7 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the M550 grades against the ZS7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M550 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak M550 Gallery and Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak M550 comes with physical 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) and the Panasonic ZS7 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak M550 and Panasonic ZS7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the M550 versus the ZS7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M550 and ZS7 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The image here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M550 and ZS7.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos but you really should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged M550 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.