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Kodak M580 vs Olympus SZ-10

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
 
Olympus SZ-10 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36

Kodak M580 vs Olympus SZ-10 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
  • Introduced July 2009
Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Announced February 2011
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Kodak M580 vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Kodak M580 versus Olympus SZ-10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M580 was released 18 months before the SZ-10 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the M580 scores against the SZ-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Olympus SZ-10

 M580 SZ-10 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Kodak M580

 SZ-10 M580 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011July 2009More modern by 18 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M580 and Olympus SZ-10

 M580 SZ-10 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Kodak M580 vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M580 provides exterior dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-10 has dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the M580 versus the SZ-10.

Kodak M580 vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M580 and SZ-10 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Kodak M580 vs Olympus SZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M580 vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M580 and SZ-10.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photos though you will want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged M580 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak M580 vs Olympus SZ-10 sensor size comparison

Kodak M580 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M580 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M580 Portrait photography advice
Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography advice
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
33
MP count good (14MP)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M580 Street photography highlights
Olympus SZ-10 Street photography highlights
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M580 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography highlights
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (220 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M580 Travel photography info
Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography info
70
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
65
lighter than competition in class (215g)
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (220 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M580 Landscape photography details
Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography details
46
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
40
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M580
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-10
31
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
31
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Kodak M580 vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M580 and Olympus SZ-10
 Kodak EasyShare M580Olympus SZ-10
General Information
Brand Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare M580 Olympus SZ-10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-07-29 2011-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-4.4
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150g (0.33 lb) 215g (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 220 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7006 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $169 $300