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Kodak M550 vs Olympus FE-5020

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Olympus FE-5020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Kodak M550 vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs

Kodak M550
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 125g - 98 x 58 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2010
Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Alternative Name is X-935
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Kodak M550 vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Kodak M550 versus Olympus FE-5020, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the FE-5020 (12MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M550 was released 6 months later than the FE-5020 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the M550 scores vs the FE-5020 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Olympus FE-5020

 M550 FE-5020 

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Kodak M550

 FE-5020 M550 

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Olympus FE-5020

 M550 FE-5020 
ReleasedJanuary 2010July 2009Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Kodak M550 vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M550 enjoys physical 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-5020 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Check out the Kodak M550 versus Olympus FE-5020 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the M550 versus the FE-5020.

Kodak M550 vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M550 and FE-5020 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Olympus FE-5020 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M550 and FE-5020.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you should really consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Kodak M550 vs Olympus FE-5020 sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-5020 as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 Street photography advice
Olympus FE-5020 Street photography advice
53
lighter than competition (125 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
maximum ISO low (1,000)
59
weather sealing
lighter than competition (137g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M550
Sports photography with Olympus FE-5020
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
24
weather sealing
low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 Travel photography highlights
Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography highlights
67
lighter than competition (125 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
64
lighter than competition (137g)
weather sealing
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-5020 as a Landscape photography camera
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
31
rather wide (24mm)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M550
Vlogging with Olympus FE-5020
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition (125g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
28
rather wide (24mm)
lighter than competition (137g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Kodak M550 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Olympus FE-5020
 Kodak EasyShare M550Olympus FE-5020
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak EasyShare M550 Olympus FE-5020
Also called as - X-935
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-05 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1000 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lbs) 137 grams (0.30 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID KLIC-7006 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal xD-Picture Card, microSD
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $119 $160