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Kodak M580 vs Leica V-Lux 30

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
 
Leica V-Lux 30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40

Kodak M580 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Key Specs

Kodak M580
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F) lens
  • 150g - 101 x 59 x 56mm
  • Released July 2009
Leica V-Lux 30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
  • Introduced May 2011
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Kodak M580 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Kodak M580 versus Leica V-Lux 30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Leica. The image resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M580 was brought out 22 months earlier than the V-Lux 30 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the M580 grades against the V-Lux 30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 M580 V-Lux 30 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Kodak M580

 V-Lux 30 M580 
IntroducedMay 2011July 2009Fresher by 22 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak M580 and Leica V-Lux 30

 M580 V-Lux 30 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Kodak M580 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Kodak M580 has got outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 30 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the M580 vs the V-Lux 30.

Kodak M580 vs Leica V-Lux 30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M580 and V-Lux 30 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Kodak M580 vs Leica V-Lux 30 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M580 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The visual here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M580 and V-Lux 30.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs however you really should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older M580 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak M580 vs Leica V-Lux 30 sensor size comparison

Kodak M580 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M580 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M580
Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 30
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
29
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M580 Street photography factors
Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography factors
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than average (219g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M580
Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 30
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
46
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (260 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M580 Travel photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography highlights
69
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
67
lighter than average (219g)
supports focus via touch
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M580 Landscape photography information
Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography information
46
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery (260 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M580 as a Vlogging camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Vlogging camera
31
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
34
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (219 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
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Kodak M580 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M580 and Leica V-Lux 30
 Kodak EasyShare M580Leica V-Lux 30
General Information
Make Kodak Leica
Model type Kodak EasyShare M580 Leica V-Lux 30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-29 2011-05-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150g (0.33 lbs) 219g (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7006 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $169 $900