Kodak M580 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Here is a complete analysis of the Kodak M580 and Olympus SZ-30MR, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the SZ-30MR (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M580 was revealed 19 months before the SZ-30MR which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the M580 matches up vs the SZ-30MR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare M580 & Olympus SZ-30MR. The full galleries are available at Kodak M580 Gallery & Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak M580 has outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-30MR has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the M580 versus the SZ-30MR.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M580 and SZ-30MR is 90 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M580 and SZ-30MR.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus SZ-30MR to result in extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older M580 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.