Kodak M590 vs Olympus FE-25

Here is a detailed review of the Kodak M590 versus Olympus FE-25, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Olympus. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the M590 (14MP) and FE-25 (10MP) and the M590 (1/3") and FE-25 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The M590 was revealed 20 months later than the FE-25 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the M590 scores against the FE-25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak M590 & Olympus FE-25. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak M590 Gallery & Olympus FE-25 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M590 comes with external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Olympus FE-25 has dimensions of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the M590 compared to the FE-25.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the M590 and FE-25 is 99 and 98 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M590 and FE-25.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The M590 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Kodak M590 will offer greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger M590 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.