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Kodak M550 vs Pentax H90

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Kodak M550 vs Pentax H90 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
  • Announced January 2010
Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Kodak M550 vs Pentax H90 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Kodak M550 vs Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M550 was revealed very close to the H90 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the M550 matches up against the H90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Pentax H90

 M550 H90 

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Kodak M550

 H90 M550 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Pentax H90

 M550 H90 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Kodak M550 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Kodak M550 features exterior dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax H90 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the M550 against the H90.

Kodak M550 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the M550 and H90 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The picture here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M550 and H90.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of images although you might want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Kodak M550 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 Street photography info
Pentax H90 Street photography info
54
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
max ISO too low (1,000)
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 Sports photography advice
Pentax H90 Sports photography advice
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 Travel photography details
Pentax H90 Travel photography details
67
lighter than others in class (125g)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
57
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M550 Landscape photography information
Pentax H90 Landscape photography information
31
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
36
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax H90 as a Vlogging camera
31
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Kodak M550 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Pentax H90
 Kodak EasyShare M550Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Make Kodak Pentax
Model type Kodak EasyShare M550 Pentax Optio H90
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-05 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1000 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lbs) 153 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $119 $150