Kodak M580 vs Olympus Tough-3000

In this article, we are comparing the Kodak M580 and Olympus Tough-3000, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the Tough-3000 (12MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The M580 was announced 5 months earlier than the Tough-3000 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the M580 scores against the Tough-3000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M580 and Olympus Stylus Tough-3000. The whole galleries are available at Kodak M580 Gallery and Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. 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) while the Olympus Tough-3000 has dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Kodak M580 and Olympus Tough-3000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the M580 against the Tough-3000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M580 and Tough-3000 is 90 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M580 and Tough-3000.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Kodak M580 to result in extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively.