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Kodak M550 vs Pentax E70

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23

Kodak M550 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

Kodak M550
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 125g - 98 x 58 x 23mm
  • Released January 2010
Pentax E70
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Kodak M550 vs Pentax E70 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Kodak M550 vs Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Pentax. The image resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the E70 (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M550 was released 13 months after the E70 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the M550 grades against the E70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Pentax E70

 M550 E70 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 13 months
Screen size2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Kodak M550

 E70 M550 

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Pentax E70

 M550 E70 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Kodak M550 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. 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) and the Pentax E70 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Kodak M550 vs Pentax E70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the M550 compared to the E70.

Kodak M550 vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M550 and E70 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The pic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M550 and E70.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Kodak M550 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher M550 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak M550 vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M550
Street photography with Pentax E70
53
lighter than others (125g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
maximum ISO low (1,000)
46
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M550
Sports photography with Pentax E70
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than others (125g)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M550
Landscape photography with Pentax E70
31
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.4 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 Vlogging details
Pentax E70 Vlogging details
30
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than others (125 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone socket
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Kodak M550 vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Pentax E70
 Kodak EasyShare M550Pentax Optio E70
General Information
Make Kodak Pentax
Model type Kodak EasyShare M550 Pentax Optio E70
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-05 2009-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1000 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.4 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lbs) 175 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID KLIC-7006 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $119 $140