Kodak M381 vs Olympus 5010
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![Kodak EasyShare M381 front Kodak EasyShare M381 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Kodak-EasyShare-M381/Kodak-M381-front.jpg)
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Kodak M381 vs Olympus 5010 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-175mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
- 153g - 101 x 60 x 20mm
- Revealed July 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 20mm
- Announced January 2010
- Additionally referred to as mju 5010
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Kodak M381 vs Olympus 5010 Overview
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.
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Kodak M381 vs Olympus 5010 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Olympus 5010
M381 | 5010 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Kodak M381
5010 | M381 |
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Common features in the Kodak M381 and Olympus 5010
M381 | 5010 | |||
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Announced | July 2009 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Kodak M381 vs Olympus 5010 Physical Comparison
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.
![Kodak M381 vs Olympus 5010 size comparison Kodak M381 vs Olympus 5010 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Kodak-EasyShare-M381-vs-Olympus-Stylus-5010-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M381 and 5010 is 95 and 96 respectively.
![Kodak M381 vs Olympus 5010 top view buttons comparison Kodak M381 vs Olympus 5010 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Kodak-EasyShare-M381-vs-Olympus-Stylus-5010-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Kodak M381 vs Olympus 5010 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Kodak M381 vs Olympus 5010 sensor size comparison Kodak M381 vs Olympus 5010 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Kodak-EasyShare-M381-vs-Olympus-Stylus-5010-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Kodak M381 vs Olympus 5010 Screen and ViewFinder
![Kodak M381 vs Olympus 5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Kodak M381 vs Olympus 5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Kodak-EasyShare-M381-vs-Olympus-Stylus-5010-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Kodak M381 vs Olympus 5010 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M381 | Olympus Stylus 5010 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Kodak | Olympus |
Model | Kodak EasyShare M381 | Olympus Stylus 5010 |
Otherwise known as | - | mju 5010 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2009-07-29 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-4.8 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 7cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 4.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 153 gr (0.34 lb) | 126 gr (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | KLIC-7003 | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $170 | $150 |