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Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
90 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
34
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
35

Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs

Kodak M580
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F) lens
  • 150g - 101 x 59 x 56mm
  • Announced July 2009
Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Released January 2011
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Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Kodak M580 and Olympus TG-310, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The M580 was manufactured 17 months earlier than the TG-310 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the M580 scores versus the TG-310 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 M580 TG-310 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Kodak M580

		

		

			
 TG-310 M580 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2009Newer by 17 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Kodak M580 and Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 M580 TG-310 
Focus manually  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display  Neither includes Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M580 features outside dimensions 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 TG-310 has dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Look at the Kodak M580 and Olympus TG-310 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the M580 versus the TG-310.
Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the M580 and TG-310 is 90 and 94 respectively.
Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M580 and TG-310.
Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files however you may want to factor the age  of the products into consideration. The more aged M580 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Kodak M580
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-310
28
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
33
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 includes face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Kodak M580 Street photography information
Olympus TG-310 Street photography information
55
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 lighter than others in class (155 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Kodak M580 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-310 Sports photography highlights
34
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
40
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 environment proof
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (150 per charge)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Kodak M580 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography information
69
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 great maximum aperture (f)
 missing Timelapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
67
 lighter than others in class (155g)
 environment proof
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 low battery pack (150 CIPA)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Kodak M580 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography info
46
 pretty wide (28mm)
 great maximum aperture (f)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 lack of manual exposure
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 missing Timelapse function
39
 quite wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 environment proof
 no manual focus
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 manual exposure not available
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 low battery pack (150 per charge)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Kodak M580 Vlogging information
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging information
31
 pretty wide (28mm)
 great maximum aperture (f)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing microphone support
32
 quite wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect autofocus
 lighter than others in class (155 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have microphone jack
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Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M580 and Olympus TG-310
 Kodak EasyShare M580Olympus TG-310
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare M580 Olympus TG-310
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-07-29 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.00 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 150g (0.33 lbs) 155g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 150 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7006 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
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