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Kodak M580 vs Olympus FE-4030

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
 
Olympus FE-4030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Kodak M580 vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs

Kodak M580
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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-4030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Kodak M580 vs Olympus FE-4030 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Kodak M580 vs Olympus FE-4030, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the FE-4030 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M580 was launched 5 months earlier than the FE-4030 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the M580 grades vs the FE-4030 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Olympus FE-4030

 M580 FE-4030 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Kodak M580

 FE-4030 M580 

Common features in the Kodak M580 and Olympus FE-4030

 M580 FE-4030 
RevealedJuly 2009January 2010Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Kodak M580 vs Olympus FE-4030 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak M580 enjoys exterior dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Olympus FE-4030 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the M580 vs the FE-4030.

Kodak M580 vs Olympus FE-4030 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the M580 and FE-4030 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M580 vs Olympus FE-4030 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M580 vs Olympus FE-4030 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The graphic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M580 and FE-4030.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files though you need to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Kodak M580 vs Olympus FE-4030 sensor size comparison

Kodak M580 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M580 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M580 Portrait photography factors
Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography factors
28
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M580 Street photography factors
Olympus FE-4030 Street photography factors
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M580
Sports photography with Olympus FE-4030
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M580 Travel photography factors
Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography factors
69
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M580
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-4030
46
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
32
pretty wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M580
Vlogging with Olympus FE-4030
31
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
25
pretty wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Kodak M580 vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M580 and Olympus FE-4030
 Kodak EasyShare M580Olympus FE-4030
General Information
Company Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare M580 Olympus FE-4030
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-29 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lb) 146 gr (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 KLIC-7006 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $169 $130