Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-810
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Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-810 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
- Introduced August 2011

Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-810 Overview
Below, we are looking at the Kodak M550 and Olympus TG-810, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The M550 was brought out 19 months prior to the TG-810 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the M550 matches up against the TG-810 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-810 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare M550 and Olympus TG-810. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak M550 Gallery and Olympus TG-810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Olympus TG-810
M550 | TG-810 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Kodak M550
TG-810 | M550 | |||
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Introduced | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 19 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak M550 and Olympus TG-810
M550 | TG-810 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Kodak M550 comes with exterior dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-810 has sizing of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
See the Kodak M550 and Olympus TG-810 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the M550 and the TG-810.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the M550 and TG-810 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M550 and TG-810.
Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-810 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older M550 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M550 | Olympus TG-810 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Kodak | Olympus |
Model | Kodak EasyShare M550 | Olympus TG-810 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2010-01-05 | 2011-08-16 |
Body design | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1000 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125 gr (0.28 pounds) | 215 gr (0.47 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | - | 220 photographs |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | KLIC-7006 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $119 | $428 |