Kodak M550 vs Olympus 8000

Let's take a closer look at the Kodak M550 versus Olympus 8000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the 8000 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M550 was released 7 months later than the 8000 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the M550 matches up versus the 8000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare M550 & Olympus Stylus Tough 8000. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak M550 Gallery & Olympus 8000 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M550 features external dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus 8000 has dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the M550 compared to the 8000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M550 and 8000 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M550 and 8000.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos though you may want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern M550 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.