Kodak M550 vs Olympus 8010

Here is a complete review of the Kodak M550 and Olympus 8010, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the 8010 (13MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M550 was manufactured very close to the 8010 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the M550 grades versus the 8010 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare M550 and Olympus Stylus Tough 8010. The entire galleries are available at Kodak M550 Gallery and Olympus 8010 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Kodak M550 offers outside measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus 8010 has sizing of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak M550 and Olympus 8010 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the M550 and the 8010.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M550 and 8010 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M550 and 8010.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus 8010 to give you more detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively.