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Kodak M590 vs Olympus FE-3010

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak M590 front
 
Olympus FE-3010 front
Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Kodak M590 vs Olympus FE-3010 Key Specs

Kodak M590
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 97 x 58 x 15mm
  • Revealed August 2010
Olympus FE-3010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 108g - 93 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released January 2009
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Kodak M590 vs Olympus FE-3010 Overview

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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Olympus FE-3010

 M590 FE-3010 
ReleasedAugust 2010January 2009Fresher by 20 months

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Kodak M590

 FE-3010 M590 
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak M590 and Olympus FE-3010

 M590 FE-3010 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Kodak M590 vs Olympus FE-3010 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Kodak M590 vs Olympus FE-3010 size comparison

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

Kodak M590 vs Olympus FE-3010 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M590 vs Olympus FE-3010 Sensor Comparison

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.

Kodak M590 vs Olympus FE-3010 sensor size comparison

Kodak M590 vs Olympus FE-3010 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M590 vs Olympus FE-3010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M590 Portrait photography information
Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography information
29
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/3")
has no RAW files
26
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M590 Street photography details
Olympus FE-3010 Street photography details
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/3")
has no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M590 Sports photography factors
Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography factors
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
sensor size is very small (1/3")
has no phase detect autofocus
33
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M590 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-3010 as a Travel photography camera
70
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
57
environment sealing
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M590 Landscape photography advice
Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography advice
38
very good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
sensor size is very small (1/3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
31
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M590 Vlogging features
Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging features
31
very good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
28
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Kodak M590 vs Olympus FE-3010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M590 and Olympus FE-3010
 Kodak M590Olympus FE-3010
General Information
Company Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak M590 Olympus FE-3010
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-08-23 2009-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4320 x 3242 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 36-108mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash options - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 108g (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer - Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $120 $140