Kodak M550 vs Olympus FE-5010
95 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
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96 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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Kodak M550 vs Olympus FE-5010 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1000
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-140mm (F) lens
- 125g - 98 x 58 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
- Introduced January 2009

Kodak M550 vs Olympus FE-5010 Overview
Here is a detailed overview of the Kodak M550 and Olympus FE-5010, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the FE-5010 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The M550 was introduced 13 months later than the FE-5010 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the M550 matches up vs the FE-5010 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Kodak M550 vs Olympus FE-5010 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M550 and Olympus FE-5010. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak M550 Gallery and Olympus FE-5010 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Olympus FE-5010
M550 | FE-5010 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Kodak M550
FE-5010 | M550 |
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Common features in the Kodak M550 and Olympus FE-5010
M550 | FE-5010 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Kodak M550 vs Olympus FE-5010 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M550 offers outer dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus FE-5010 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check the Kodak M550 and Olympus FE-5010 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the M550 and the FE-5010.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M550 and FE-5010 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Olympus FE-5010 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M550 and FE-5010.
As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures but you have to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher M550 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

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Kodak M550 vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M550 | Olympus FE-5010 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Kodak | Olympus |
Model | Kodak EasyShare M550 | Olympus FE-5010 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-01-05 | 2009-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 1000 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 36-180mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125 grams (0.28 lb) | 130 grams (0.29 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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-7006 | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $119 | $130 |