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Kodak M580 vs Olympus 6000

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Kodak M580 vs Olympus 6000 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
  • Announced July 2009
Olympus 6000
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Olympus 6000

 M580 6000 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Kodak M580

 6000 M580 

Common features in the Kodak M580 and Olympus 6000

 M580 6000 
IntroducedJuly 2009July 2009Similar age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Kodak M580 vs Olympus 6000 size comparison

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

Kodak M580 vs Olympus 6000 top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak M580 vs Olympus 6000 sensor size comparison

Kodak M580 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M580 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M580 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 6000 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M580
Street photography with Olympus 6000
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M580 Sports photography advice
Olympus 6000 Sports photography advice
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M580
Travel photography with Olympus 6000
69
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
61
environment proofing
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M580 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus 6000 Landscape photography highlights
46
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
35
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M580 Vlogging advice
Olympus 6000 Vlogging advice
31
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Kodak M580 vs Olympus 6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M580 and Olympus 6000
 Kodak EasyShare M580Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
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