Kodak M550 vs Pentax W60

Here, we will be evaluating the Kodak M550 versus Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Kodak and Pentax. The resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M550 was brought out 7 months after the W60 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the M550 scores versus the W60 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M550 and Pentax Optio W60. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak M550 Gallery and Pentax W60 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak M550 offers outside measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax W60 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak M550 versus Pentax W60 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the M550 versus the W60.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the M550 and W60 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M550 and W60.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Kodak M550 to render more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger M550 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.