Kodak M590 vs Olympus E-P1

In this article, we are analyzing the Kodak M590 versus Olympus E-P1, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the M590 (14MP) and the E-P1 (12MP) is very close but the M590 (1/3") and E-P1 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizing.

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The M590 was manufactured 13 months later than the E-P1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Kodak M590 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the M590 scores vs the E-P1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak M590 & Olympus PEN E-P1. The entire galleries are available at Kodak M590 Gallery & Olympus E-P1 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak M590 enjoys outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Olympus E-P1 has sizing of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the M590 vs the E-P1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M590 and E-P1 is 99 and 86 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M590 and E-P1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M590 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Kodak M590 will result in more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger M590 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.