Kodak M550 vs Olympus SZ-12

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Kodak M550 versus Olympus SZ-12, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the SZ-12 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M550 was released 24 months prior to the SZ-12 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the M550 matches up versus the SZ-12 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M550 & Olympus SZ-12. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak M550 Gallery & Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak M550 provides outside measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-12 has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the M550 against the SZ-12.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M550 and SZ-12 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the M550 and SZ-12.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus SZ-12 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged M550 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.