Kodak C135 vs Olympus 550WP

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Kodak C135 versus Olympus 550WP, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Kodak and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the C135 (14MP) and 550WP (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The C135 was revealed 3 years later than the 550WP and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the C135 scores versus the 550WP with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare C135 & Olympus Stylus 550WP. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak C135 Gallery & Olympus 550WP Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak C135 has external measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus 550WP has proportions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak C135 versus Olympus 550WP in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the C135 vs the 550WP.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the C135 and 550WP is 92 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the C135 and 550WP.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Kodak C135 to offer greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher C135 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.