Kodak M381 vs Olympus 5010

Following is a extensive review of the Kodak M381 vs Olympus 5010, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the M381 (12MP) and the 5010 (14MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M381 was manufactured 5 months prior to the 5010 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the M381 grades vs the 5010 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare M381 & Olympus Stylus 5010. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak M381 Gallery & Olympus 5010 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak M381 features external measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Olympus 5010 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the M381 vs the 5010.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M381 and 5010 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M381 and 5010.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus 5010 to offer more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.