Kodak M580 vs Olympus SP-820UZ
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Kodak M580 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F) lens
- 150g - 101 x 59 x 56mm
- Introduced July 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
- 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
- Introduced August 2012
- Superseded the Olympus SP-820UZ
- Later Model is Olympus SP-820UZ

Kodak M580 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview
Following is a comprehensive review of the Kodak M580 versus Olympus SP-820UZ, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The M580 was brought out 4 years earlier than the SP-820UZ which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the M580 grades vs the SP-820UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Kodak M580 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M580 & Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak M580 Gallery & Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
M580 | SP-820UZ |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Kodak M580
SP-820UZ | M580 | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 37 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak M580 and Olympus SP-820UZ
M580 | SP-820UZ | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Kodak M580 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak M580 has got external dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-820UZ has proportions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).
Contrast the Kodak M580 versus Olympus SP-820UZ in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the M580 vs the SP-820UZ.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M580 and SP-820UZ is 90 and 69 respectively.

Kodak M580 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M580 and SP-820UZ.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of files however you should always factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged M580 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Kodak M580 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak M580 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M580 | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Kodak | Olympus |
Model | Kodak EasyShare M580 | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-07-29 | 2012-08-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 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 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 22-896mm (40.7x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.4-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 15.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 150 gr (0.33 lb) | 485 gr (1.07 lb) |
Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") |
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 (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $169 | $299 |