Kodak M550 vs Pentax MX-1

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Kodak M550 versus Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Pentax. The image resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the M550 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The M550 was manufactured 4 years prior to the MX-1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the M550 grades vs the MX-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M550 and Pentax MX-1. The entire galleries are available at Kodak M550 Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak M550 enjoys external measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax MX-1 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak M550 versus Pentax MX-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the M550 compared to the MX-1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M550 and MX-1 is 95 and 84 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The graphic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M550 and MX-1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The M550 uses the tinier sensor which will make achieving bokeh harder. The older M550 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.