Kodak M580 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Lets take a closer look at the Kodak M580 versus Olympus SP-800 UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M580 was brought out 6 months prior to the SP-800 UZ and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the M580 grades versus the SP-800 UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare M580 and Olympus SP-800 UZ. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak M580 Gallery and Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak M580 provides physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Olympus SP-800 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the M580 compared to the SP-800 UZ.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M580 and SP-800 UZ is 90 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The pic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M580 and SP-800 UZ.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of photographs however you will want to factor the release date of the products into consideration.