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Kodak M590 vs Olympus 5010

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak M590 front
 
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32

Kodak M590 vs Olympus 5010 Key Specs

Kodak M590
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Launched August 2010
Olympus 5010
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as mju 5010
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Kodak M590 vs Olympus 5010 Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Kodak M590 versus Olympus 5010, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the M590 (14MP) and the 5010 (14MP) is relatively close but the M590 (1/3") and 5010 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The M590 was introduced 8 months after the 5010 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the M590 matches up against the 5010 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Olympus 5010

 M590 5010 
RevealedAugust 2010January 2010More modern by 8 months

Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Kodak M590

 5010 M590 
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak M590 and Olympus 5010

 M590 5010 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Kodak M590 vs Olympus 5010 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M590 features external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Olympus 5010 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the M590 vs the 5010.

Kodak M590 vs Olympus 5010 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M590 and 5010 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M590 vs Olympus 5010 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M590 vs Olympus 5010 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The image underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M590 and 5010.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The M590 includes the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower DOF more difficult. The more recent M590 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak M590 vs Olympus 5010 sensor size comparison

Kodak M590 vs Olympus 5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M590 vs Olympus 5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M590
Portrait photography with Olympus 5010
29
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/3")
has no RAW format
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M590 Street photography factors
Olympus 5010 Street photography factors
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/3")
has no RAW format
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M590
Sports photography with Olympus 5010
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
small sensor (1/3")
has no phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M590 Travel photography factors
Olympus 5010 Travel photography factors
70
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M590 Landscape photography info
Olympus 5010 Landscape photography info
38
fast maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
small sensor (1/3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
37
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M590 Vlogging information
Olympus 5010 Vlogging information
31
fast maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
29
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Kodak M590 vs Olympus 5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M590 and Olympus 5010
 Kodak M590Olympus Stylus 5010
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak M590 Olympus Stylus 5010
Also referred to as - mju 5010
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-08-23 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 17.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3242 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance - 7cm
Crop factor 7.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 126g (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery model - Li-50B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $120 $150