Kodak M580 vs Olympus SZ-15

Lets look much closer at the Kodak M580 versus Olympus SZ-15, one being 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 SZ-15 (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The M580 was revealed 4 years earlier than the SZ-15 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the M580 grades against the SZ-15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M580 and Olympus SZ-15. The full galleries are provided at Kodak M580 Gallery and Olympus SZ-15 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Kodak M580 has 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) whilst the Olympus SZ-15 has specifications of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the M580 vs the SZ-15.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the M580 and SZ-15 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M580 and SZ-15.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-15 to render more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older M580 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.