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Kodak M550 vs Olympus FE-5010

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Olympus FE-5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Kodak M550 vs Olympus FE-5010 Key Specs

Kodak M550
(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
Olympus FE-5010
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Olympus FE-5010

 M550 FE-5010 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Kodak M550

 FE-5010 M550 

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Olympus FE-5010

 M550 FE-5010 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Kodak M550 vs Olympus FE-5010 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak M550 vs Olympus FE-5010 sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-5010 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-5010 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than others in class (125g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
maximum ISO low (1,000)
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 Sports photography factors
Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography factors
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 Travel photography advice
Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography advice
67
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
60
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
weather proof
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M550 Landscape photography information
Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography information
31
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 Vlogging advice
Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging advice
31
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than others in class (125g)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic port
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Kodak M550 vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Olympus FE-5010
 Kodak EasyShare M550Olympus FE-5010
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