Kodak M590 vs Olympus E-P2
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Kodak M590 vs Olympus E-P2 Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 97 x 58 x 15mm
- Introduced August 2010
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- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
- Launched April 2010
- Succeeded the Olympus E-P1
- Later Model is Olympus E-P3
Kodak M590 vs Olympus E-P2 Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Kodak M590 vs Olympus E-P2, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the M590 (14MP) and the E-P2 (12MP) is very close but the M590 (1/3") and E-P2 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor dimensions.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe M590 was unveiled 5 months after the E-P2 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Kodak M590 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the M590 matches up against the E-P2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Kodak M590 vs Olympus E-P2 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak M590 & Olympus PEN E-P2. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak M590 Gallery & Olympus E-P2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Olympus E-P2
M590 | E-P2 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Kodak M590
E-P2 | M590 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Kodak M590 and Olympus E-P2
M590 | E-P2 | |||
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Launched | August 2010 | April 2010 | Same age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Kodak M590 vs Olympus E-P2 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M590 has got outside 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) and the Olympus E-P2 has dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).
Compare the Kodak M590 vs Olympus E-P2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the M590 against the E-P2.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the M590 and E-P2 is 99 and 86 respectively.
Kodak M590 vs Olympus E-P2 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The picture below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M590 and E-P2.
As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M590 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Kodak M590 will render greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively.
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Kodak M590 vs Olympus E-P2 Specifications
Kodak M590 | Olympus PEN E-P2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Kodak | Olympus |
Model | Kodak M590 | Olympus PEN E-P2 |
Class | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2010-08-23 | 2010-04-22 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | TruePic V |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 4.8 x 3.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 17.3mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3242 | 4032 x 3024 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | () | - |
Total lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 7.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 355 grams (0.78 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 56 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 505 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 300 shots |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | BLS-1 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $120 | $799 |