Kodak PIXPRO FZ55 Red 2022

★★★★★ 4.7 (24)

A 5x optical zoom and 28mm wide-angle lens in a 105g body that is smaller than a typical smartphone makes this camera uniquely pocketable for a dedicated device. Its slim design and simple operation prioritize ease of use over technical complexity, with an included SD card holding up to 6000 photos. This is best for beginners, travelers, and concert-goers who want a no-fuss, affordable point-and-shoot to replace their phone without carrying a heavy interchangeable-lens system.

Type compact
Sensor 16MP 1/2.3-inch
Video 1080p
IBIS Yes
Weight 105 g
Kodak PIXPRO FZ55 Red 2022 camera
25 Overall Score
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong stabilization (78th percentile) 78th
  • Strong social proof (66th percentile) 66th

Cons

  • Below average build (0th percentile)
  • Below average sensor (10th percentile)
  • Below average connectivity (21st percentile)
  • Below average video (23rd percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
1★2★3★4★5★Q2 '22: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '22: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '22: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '23: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '23: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ4 '23: 4.0★ · 2 reviewsQ1 '24: 4.7★ · 3 reviewsQ2 '24: 5.0★ · 4 reviewsQ3 '24: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '24: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '25: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '26: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ2 '26: 4.7★ · 3 reviews (approx. date)Q3 '26: 5.0★ · 1 review11112234111231Q2 '22Q4 '22Q3 '23Q1 '24Q3 '24Q1 '25Q2 '26Q3 '26
Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviewsEstimated date
  1. Q2 202687/1004.7★3 reviews

    Buyers praised the camera's portability, ease of use, and great value. Some noted picture quality could be better but is acceptable for the price.

    • Lightweight, compact design perfect for travel and everyday use.
    • Very easy to use with simple buttons and menus.
    • Picture quality good for size and price, but not the greatest.
    • Battery life decent; great value at this price point.
  2. Q2 202495/1005.0★4 reviews

    Buyers praise the camera's value, image quality, portability, and ease of use for travel and everyday photography.

    • Great value and image quality for the price, ideal for beginners and pros alike.
    • Compact and lightweight, smaller than a smartphone, perfect for travel.
    • User-friendly with good battery life, modes, and filters.
    • Versatile for concerts, parties, and everyday photography without heavy gear.
  3. Q1 202490/1004.7★3 reviews

    Buyers praised the camera for its portability, ease of use, and value. One noted cheap feel but not fragile.

    • Compact and pocket-sized, ideal for travel.
    • Easy to operate with good price-to-features ratio.
    • Included SD card holds 6000 photos; large file sizes.
    • Feels cheap but durable; takes decent pictures for the price.

Based on 24 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

AF 36.4
EVF 39.9
Build 0.4
Burst 33.5
Video 23.2
Sensor 10.1
Battery 46.6
Display 64.1
Connectivity 21.2
Social Proof 66
Stabilization 78.1

Specifications

Full Specifications

Sensor

Type CMOS
Size 1/2.3-inch"
Megapixels 16 MP

Shooting

Max Shutter 1/2000

Video

Max Resolution 1080p

Display & EVF

Screen Size 2.7"
Touchscreen Yes
Articulating No

Build

Weight 0.1 kg / 0.2 lbs

Connectivity

Wi-Fi No
Bluetooth No
Hot Shoe No

vs Competition

Spec Kodak PIXPRO FZ55 Leica Q2 Monochrom Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 Sony ZV-1F Canon EOS M EOS M5 DJI Osmo Pocket 3
Type compact compact mirrorless compact mirrorless compact
Sensor 16MP 1/2.3-inch 47.3MP full-frame 16MP micro-four-thirds 20.1MP 1-inch 24.2MP aps-c ?MP 1-inch
AF Points - - 49 425 - -
Burst FPS - 10 9 16 9 120
Video 1080p 4K @30fps 4K @30fps 4K @30fps 1080p 4K @120fps
IBIS true false true true true true
Weather Sealed false true true false false false
Weight (g) 105 734 454 254 301 179
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AFEVFBuildBurstVideoSensorBatteryDisplayConnectivitySocial ProofStabilization
Kodak PIXPRO FZ55 36.439.90.433.523.210.146.664.121.26678.1
Leica Q2 Monochrom Compare 78.280.697.372.374.471.893.264.189.572.735.8
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 Compare 4.486.992.884.561.110.199.286.986.889.788.7
Sony ZV-1F Compare 90.839.957.780.369.744.792.186.983.989.778.1
Canon EOS M EOS M5 Compare 36.486.910.269.351.190.746.686.972.575.888.7
DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Compare 69.439.949889.428.746.686.973.989.778.1

Price

Value & Pricing

From $140 4 offers across 3 retailers
Amazon 1 offer From $140
Adorama 2 offers From $160
Newegg 1 offer From $160

Price History

$130 $140 $150 $160 $170 May 11May 29 $140

Usage Scores

Overall (25.4)Video (24.1)Travel (20.5)Youtube (22.6)Beginner (27.4)Vlogging (26.8)Streaming (25.3)Photography (22)Wedding Events (17.7)Sports Wildlife (16.6)Product Photography (23.7)

A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.

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