Kodak M580 vs Olympus 7040

Let's look more closely at the Kodak M580 versus Olympus 7040, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M580 was manufactured 5 months earlier than the 7040 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the M580 scores vs the 7040 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare M580 & Olympus Stylus 7040. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak M580 Gallery & Olympus 7040 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak M580 has outside 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 7040 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the M580 compared to the 7040.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the M580 and 7040 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Often, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M580 and 7040.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of photos however you should really factor the launch date of the products into consideration.