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Kodak M580 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Kodak M580 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs

Kodak M580
(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
Olympus SP-820UZ
(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  • Superseded the Olympus SP-820UZ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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 M580 SP-820UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Kodak M580

 SP-820UZ M580 
IntroducedAugust 2012July 2009More modern by 37 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M580 and Olympus SP-820UZ

 M580 SP-820UZ 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak M580 vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Kodak M580 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M580 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M580 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography highlights
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M580 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
37
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors (485g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M580 Sports photography features
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography features
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
32
great zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M580 Travel photography advice
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography advice
69
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
55
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (22mm)
very long zoom (896mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (485 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M580
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
46
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
35
reasonably wide (22mm)
decent sized screen (3")
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M580 Vlogging details
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging details
31
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
25
reasonably wide (22mm)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
does not have mic port
heavier than competitors (485g)
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Kodak M580 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M580 and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Kodak EasyShare M580Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
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