Kodak M550 vs Olympus FE-4000

Lets examine more closely at the Kodak M550 versus Olympus FE-4000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the FE-4000 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M550 was announced 6 months after the FE-4000 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the M550 grades versus the FE-4000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare M550 & Olympus FE-4000. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak M550 Gallery & Olympus FE-4000 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak M550 has physical measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus FE-4000 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the M550 compared to the FE-4000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M550 and FE-4000 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The image below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the M550 and FE-4000.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs but you have to factor the age of the products into consideration.