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Kodak M550 vs Olympus 7010

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28

Kodak M550 vs Olympus 7010 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 7010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Other Name is mju 7010
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Kodak M550 vs Olympus 7010 Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Kodak M550 and Olympus 7010, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the 7010 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The M550 was announced 6 months after the 7010 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the M550 matches up vs the 7010 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Olympus 7010

 M550 7010 

Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Kodak M550

 7010 M550 

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Olympus 7010

 M550 7010 
ReleasedJanuary 2010July 2009Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Kodak M550 vs Olympus 7010 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak M550 has external dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7010 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak M550 and Olympus 7010 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the M550 and the 7010.

Kodak M550 vs Olympus 7010 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the M550 and 7010 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Olympus 7010 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Olympus 7010 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The picture underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M550 and 7010.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of files but you will need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Kodak M550 vs Olympus 7010 sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Olympus 7010 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Olympus 7010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M550
Portrait photography with Olympus 7010
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 Street photography info
Olympus 7010 Street photography info
54
lighter than average (125g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low max ISO (1,000)
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 7010 as a Sports photography camera
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 7010 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than average (125g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
57
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M550 Landscape photography factors
Olympus 7010 Landscape photography factors
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 Vlogging features
Olympus 7010 Vlogging features
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than average (125g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Kodak M550 vs Olympus 7010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Olympus 7010
 Kodak EasyShare M550Olympus Stylus 7010
General Information
Make Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare M550 Olympus Stylus 7010
Alternative name - mju 7010
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-05 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1000 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 145 grams (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $119 $200