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Kodak M580 vs Olympus FE-4000

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
 
Olympus FE-4000 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Kodak M580 vs Olympus FE-4000 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
  • Launched July 2009
Olympus FE-4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternative Name is X-925
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Kodak M580 vs Olympus FE-4000 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Kodak M580 vs Olympus FE-4000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the FE-4000 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M580 was announced at a similar time to the FE-4000 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the M580 scores versus the FE-4000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Olympus FE-4000

 M580 FE-4000 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Kodak M580

 FE-4000 M580 

Common features in the Kodak M580 and Olympus FE-4000

 M580 FE-4000 
AnnouncedJuly 2009July 2009Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Kodak M580 vs Olympus FE-4000 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M580 offers physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-4000 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the M580 against the FE-4000.

Kodak M580 vs Olympus FE-4000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the M580 and FE-4000 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M580 vs Olympus FE-4000 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M580 vs Olympus FE-4000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M580 and FE-4000.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Kodak M580 to resolve greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Kodak M580 vs Olympus FE-4000 sensor size comparison

Kodak M580 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M580 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M580 Portrait photography info
Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography info
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
20
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M580 as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-4000 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
lighter than others in class (136g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M580 Sports photography info
Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography info
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M580 Travel photography factors
Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography factors
69
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
61
lighter than others in class (136g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M580 Landscape photography information
Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography information
46
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
27
fairly wide (26mm)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M580 Vlogging advice
Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging advice
31
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Kodak M580 vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M580 and Olympus FE-4000
 Kodak EasyShare M580Olympus FE-4000
General Information
Make Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak EasyShare M580 Olympus FE-4000
Also referred to as - X-925
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-29 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
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 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lbs) 136 grams (0.30 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID KLIC-7006 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $169 $130