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Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
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Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS 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
  • Launched January 2010
Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Kodak M550 versus Olympus TG-820 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The M550 was brought out 3 years earlier than the TG-820 iHS and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the M550 matches up versus the TG-820 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 M550 TG-820 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Kodak M550

 TG-820 iHS M550 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2010More recent by 25 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1030k230kSharper display (+800k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Olympus TG-820 iHS

 M550 TG-820 iHS 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M550 features outer 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 TG-820 iHS has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the M550 and the TG-820 iHS.

Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the M550 and TG-820 iHS is 95 and 92 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The photograph here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M550 and TG-820 iHS.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos however you have to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older M550 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Street photography camera
53
lighter than competition (125 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low max ISO (1,000)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography information
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competition (125 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
58
environment sealing
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (220 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M550 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography information
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
38
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 Vlogging information
Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging information
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition (125g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic support
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
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Kodak M550 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Kodak EasyShare M550Olympus TG-820 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare M550 Olympus TG-820 iHS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-01-05 2012-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1000 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,030k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lbs) 206 grams (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" 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 life - 220 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7006 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $119 $500