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Kodak M580 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Kodak M580 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ 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
  • Announced July 2009
Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-610UZ
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Kodak M580 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 M580 SP-620 UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Kodak M580

 SP-620 UZ M580 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2009Newer by 29 months

Common features in the Kodak M580 and Olympus SP-620 UZ

 M580 SP-620 UZ 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Kodak M580 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak M580 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison

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

Kodak M580 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison

Kodak M580 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

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.

Kodak M580 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison

Kodak M580 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M580 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M580
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M580 Street photography factors
Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography factors
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M580 Sports photography advice
Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography advice
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
48
incredible zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M580 Travel photography advice
Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography advice
70
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
61
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (525mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M580 Landscape photography details
Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography details
46
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
41
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M580 Vlogging information
Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging information
31
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
28
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Kodak M580 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M580 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 Kodak EasyShare M580Olympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Company Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare M580 Olympus SP-620 UZ
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-07-29 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lb) 435 gr (0.96 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9")
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 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $169 $199