Kodak M580 vs Olympus XZ-10

In this write-up, we are matching up the Kodak M580 vs Olympus XZ-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the XZ-10 (12MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M580 was introduced 4 years earlier than the XZ-10 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the M580 matches up against the XZ-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M580 and Olympus Stylus XZ-10. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak M580 Gallery and Olympus XZ-10 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak M580 comes with exterior dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-10 has proportions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak M580 vs Olympus XZ-10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the M580 and the XZ-10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M580 and XZ-10 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the M580 and XZ-10.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Kodak M580 to offer you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older M580 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.