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Kodak M580 vs Olympus 7000

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Kodak M580 vs Olympus 7000 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
  • Launched July 2009
Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Also referred to as mju 7000
Photography Glossary

Kodak M580 vs Olympus 7000 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Kodak M580 and Olympus 7000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the 7000 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M580 was released 7 months after the 7000 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the M580 matches up versus the 7000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Olympus 7000

 M580 7000 
AnnouncedJuly 2009January 2009Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Kodak M580

 7000 M580 

Common features in the Kodak M580 and Olympus 7000

 M580 7000 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Kodak M580 vs Olympus 7000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak M580 offers outside measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Olympus 7000 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).

Check out the Kodak M580 and Olympus 7000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the M580 and the 7000.

Kodak M580 vs Olympus 7000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the M580 and 7000 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Kodak M580 vs Olympus 7000 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M580 vs Olympus 7000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the M580 and 7000.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Kodak M580 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The more recent M580 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak M580 vs Olympus 7000 sensor size comparison

Kodak M580 vs Olympus 7000 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M580 vs Olympus 7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M580 Portrait photography advice
Olympus 7000 Portrait photography advice
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M580 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 7000 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M580
Sports photography with Olympus 7000
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M580
Travel photography with Olympus 7000
69
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
55
has built in flash
great zoom (260mm)
no Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M580
Landscape photography with Olympus 7000
46
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
32
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M580
Vlogging with Olympus 7000
31
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Kodak M580 vs Olympus 7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M580 and Olympus 7000
 Kodak EasyShare M580Olympus Stylus 7000
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare M580 Olympus Stylus 7000
Otherwise known as - mju 7000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-29 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 50
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
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) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus range 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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) 172g (0.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $169 $280