Kodak M580 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Below, we are looking at the Kodak M580 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the SP-620 UZ (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The M580 was revealed 3 years prior to the SP-620 UZ which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the M580 grades vs the SP-620 UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare M580 and Olympus SP-620 UZ. The full galleries are provided at Kodak M580 Gallery and Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak M580 provides physical 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) while the Olympus SP-620 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Look at the Kodak M580 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the M580 against the SP-620 UZ.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the M580 and SP-620 UZ is 90 and 78 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M580 and SP-620 UZ.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-620 UZ to offer you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged M580 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.