Kodak M550 vs Pentax W90

Its time to examine more closely at the Kodak M550 vs Pentax W90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Kodak and Pentax. The resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the W90 (12MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The M550 was introduced within a month of the W90 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the M550 grades versus the W90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare M550 and Pentax Optio W90. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak M550 Gallery and Pentax W90 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Kodak M550 offers outer dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax W90 has sizing of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak M550 vs Pentax W90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the M550 and the W90.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M550 and W90 is 95 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The visual here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M550 and W90.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos but you might want to consider the release date of the products into consideration.