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Kodak M381 vs Olympus 5010

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
 
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Kodak M381 vs Olympus 5010 Key Specs

Kodak M381
(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
Olympus 5010
(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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Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Olympus 5010

 M381 5010 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Kodak M381

 5010 M381 

Common features in the Kodak M381 and Olympus 5010

 M381 5010 
AnnouncedJuly 2009January 2010Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M381 vs Olympus 5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M381 Portrait photography factors
Olympus 5010 Portrait photography factors
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M381 Street photography advice
Olympus 5010 Street photography advice
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (153g)
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M381 Sports photography information
Olympus 5010 Sports photography information
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M381 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 5010 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (153g)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M381 Landscape photography information
Olympus 5010 Landscape photography information
28
screen size is good (3")
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
38
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M381 Vlogging details
Olympus 5010 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (153g)
29
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Kodak M381 vs Olympus 5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M381 and Olympus 5010
 Kodak EasyShare M381Olympus Stylus 5010
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