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Kodak M341 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M341 front
 
Olympus SP-590 UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
38
Overall
36

Kodak M341 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Key Specs

Kodak M341
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 59 x 19mm
  • Launched July 2009
Olympus SP-590 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • New Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
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Kodak M341 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Kodak M341 and Olympus SP-590 UZ, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the M341 (12MP) and the SP-590 UZ (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M341 was unveiled 7 months later than the SP-590 UZ which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Kodak M341 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the M341 grades against the SP-590 UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M341 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 M341 SP-590 UZ 
LaunchedJuly 2009January 2009More recent by 7 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Kodak M341

 SP-590 UZ M341 
Manually focus More exact focus

Common features in the Kodak M341 and Olympus SP-590 UZ

 M341 SP-590 UZ 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Kodak M341 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M341 comes with outside dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Olympus SP-590 UZ has dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the M341 and the SP-590 UZ.

Kodak M341 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the M341 and SP-590 UZ is 96 and 72 respectively.

Kodak M341 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ top view buttons comparison

Kodak M341 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The graphic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M341 and SP-590 UZ.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images although you have to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern M341 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak M341 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ sensor size comparison

Kodak M341 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M341 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M341 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SP-590 UZ Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
manual focus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Kodak M341 Street photography details
Olympus SP-590 UZ Street photography details
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M341
Sports photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
38
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M341
Travel photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
52
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
58
weather sealing
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M341
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
28
screen is a decent size (3")
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
46
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M341 Vlogging factors
Olympus SP-590 UZ Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
24
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Kodak M341 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M341 and Olympus SP-590 UZ
 Kodak EasyShare M341Olympus SP-590 UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak EasyShare M341 Olympus SP-590 UZ
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-07-29 2009-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 8.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 pounds) 413 gr (0.91 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
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-7003 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $130 $249