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Kodak M550 vs Pentax P80

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29

Kodak M550 vs Pentax P80 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Kodak M550 vs Pentax P80 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Kodak M550 and Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Pentax. The image resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the P80 (12MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M550 was launched 6 months later than the P80 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the M550 matches up against the P80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Pentax P80

 M550 P80 

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Kodak M550

 P80 M550 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Pentax P80

 M550 P80 
IntroducedJanuary 2010August 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Kodak M550 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M550 has physical dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax P80 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the M550 vs the P80.

Kodak M550 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the M550 and P80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The photograph here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M550 and P80.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos though you should really factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Kodak M550 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M550 Portrait photography features
Pentax P80 Portrait photography features
20
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M550
Street photography with Pentax P80
53
lighter than competition (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low maximum ISO (1,000)
55
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M550
Sports photography with Pentax P80
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 Travel photography highlights
Pentax P80 Travel photography highlights
67
lighter than competition (125g)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
61
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M550 Landscape photography factors
Pentax P80 Landscape photography factors
31
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
32
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 Vlogging highlights
Pentax P80 Vlogging highlights
30
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition (125g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Kodak M550 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Pentax P80
 Kodak EasyShare M550Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Brand Kodak Pentax
Model type Kodak EasyShare M550 Pentax Optio P80
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-05 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
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
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum 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 125g (0.28 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $119 $200