Kodak M550 vs Olympus XZ-1

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Kodak M550 versus Olympus XZ-1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the XZ-1 (10MP) is very similar but the M550 (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The M550 was released 12 months earlier than the XZ-1 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the M550 scores vs the XZ-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M550 & Olympus XZ-1. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak M550 Gallery & Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak M550 has got outer dimensions 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 XZ-1 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the M550 against the XZ-1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M550 and XZ-1 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M550 and XZ-1.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M550 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Kodak M550 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older M550 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.