Kodak M590 vs Olympus FE-3010

Here is a in-depth overview of the Kodak M590 vs Olympus FE-3010, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the M590 (14MP) and the FE-3010 (12MP) is very similar but the M590 (1/3") and FE-3010 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The M590 was unveiled 20 months later than the FE-3010 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the M590 matches up against the FE-3010 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak M590 & Olympus FE-3010. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak M590 Gallery & Olympus FE-3010 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Kodak M590 enjoys outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-3010 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Kodak M590 vs Olympus FE-3010 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the M590 versus the FE-3010.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the M590 and FE-3010 is 99 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The photograph below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M590 and FE-3010.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The M590 with its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Kodak M590 will offer more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent M590 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.