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Kodak M580 vs Olympus FE-45

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
 
Olympus FE-45 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Kodak M580 vs Olympus FE-45 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-45
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Kodak M580 vs Olympus FE-45 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Kodak M580 and Olympus FE-45, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the M580 (14MP) and FE-45 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The M580 was launched 7 months after the FE-45 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the M580 matches up against the FE-45 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Olympus FE-45

 M580 FE-45 
RevealedJuly 2009January 2009Newer by 7 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Kodak M580

 FE-45 M580 

Common features in the Kodak M580 and Olympus FE-45

 M580 FE-45 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Kodak M580 vs Olympus FE-45 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M580 offers physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Olympus FE-45 has dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Kodak M580 and Olympus FE-45 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the M580 compared to the FE-45.

Kodak M580 vs Olympus FE-45 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M580 and FE-45 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M580 vs Olympus FE-45 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M580 vs Olympus FE-45 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M580 and FE-45.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Kodak M580 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher M580 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak M580 vs Olympus FE-45 sensor size comparison

Kodak M580 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M580 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M580 Portrait photography factors
Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography factors
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M580 Street photography info
Olympus FE-45 Street photography info
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M580 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-45 as a Sports photography camera
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M580 Travel photography factors
Olympus FE-45 Travel photography factors
70
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M580
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-45
46
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M580 Vlogging highlights
Olympus FE-45 Vlogging highlights
31
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Kodak M580 vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M580 and Olympus FE-45
 Kodak EasyShare M580Olympus FE-45
General Information
Make Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak EasyShare M580 Olympus FE-45
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-29 2009-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lbs) 142 gr (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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, internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $169 $130