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Kodak M580 vs Olympus 8000

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Kodak M580 vs Olympus 8000 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 8000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 8000
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Kodak M580 vs Olympus 8000 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Kodak M580 vs Olympus 8000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the 8000 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The M580 was released very close to the 8000 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the M580 grades vs the 8000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Olympus 8000

 M580 8000 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Kodak M580

 8000 M580 

Common features in the Kodak M580 and Olympus 8000

 M580 8000 
IntroducedJuly 2009July 2009Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Kodak M580 vs Olympus 8000 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M580 has outside measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Olympus 8000 has dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

Check the Kodak M580 vs Olympus 8000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the M580 against the 8000.

Kodak M580 vs Olympus 8000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M580 and 8000 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Kodak M580 vs Olympus 8000 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M580 vs Olympus 8000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The pic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M580 and 8000.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Kodak M580 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Kodak M580 vs Olympus 8000 sensor size comparison

Kodak M580 vs Olympus 8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M580 vs Olympus 8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M580
Portrait photography with Olympus 8000
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M580 Street photography information
Olympus 8000 Street photography information
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M580 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 8000 as a Sports photography camera
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M580 Travel photography factors
Olympus 8000 Travel photography factors
70
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
61
environment sealing
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M580
Landscape photography with Olympus 8000
46
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
35
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M580 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 8000 as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Kodak M580 vs Olympus 8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M580 and Olympus 8000
 Kodak EasyShare M580Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
General Information
Brand Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare M580 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
Alternate name - mju Tough 8000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-29 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus range 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 1/4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lbs) 182 grams (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $169 $380