Kodak M590 vs Olympus FE-3010
99 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
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97 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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Kodak M590 vs Olympus FE-3010 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Kodak M590 vs Olympus FE-3010 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Olympus FE-3010
M590 | FE-3010 | |||
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Released | August 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 20 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Kodak M590
FE-3010 | M590 | |||
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Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Kodak M590 and Olympus FE-3010
M590 | FE-3010 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
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.

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak M590 vs Olympus FE-3010 Specifications
Kodak M590 | Olympus FE-3010 | |
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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 |