Kodak M580 vs Olympus 6000
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Kodak M580 vs Olympus 6000 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
- Announced July 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
- Introduced July 2009
- Additionally referred to as mju Tough 6000

Kodak M580 vs Olympus 6000 Overview
The following is a in depth review of the Kodak M580 and Olympus 6000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the M580 (14MP) and 6000 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The M580 was revealed very close to the 6000 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the M580 grades versus the 6000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Kodak M580 vs Olympus 6000 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M580 & Olympus Stylus Tough 6000. The full galleries are available at Kodak M580 Gallery & Olympus 6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Olympus 6000
M580 | 6000 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Kodak M580
6000 | M580 |
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Common features in the Kodak M580 and Olympus 6000
M580 | 6000 | |||
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Introduced | July 2009 | ![]() | July 2009 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Kodak M580 vs Olympus 6000 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Kodak M580 provides outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Olympus 6000 has specifications of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
See the Kodak M580 and Olympus 6000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the M580 against the 6000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M580 and 6000 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Kodak M580 vs Olympus 6000 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The picture here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the M580 and 6000.
As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Kodak M580 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively.

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Kodak M580 vs Olympus 6000 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M580 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Kodak | Olympus |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare M580 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 |
Also called | - | mju Tough 6000 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-07-29 | 2009-07-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 50 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 1/4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
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 | ||
Supported 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 |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 150g (0.33 lb) | 179g (0.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | KLIC-7006 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $169 | $259 |