Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS
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Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
- Released January 2013

Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The M580 was announced 4 years before the TG-630 iHS and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the M580 grades vs the TG-630 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M580 & Olympus TG-630 iHS. The whole galleries are available at Kodak M580 Gallery & Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
M580 | TG-630 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Kodak M580
TG-630 iHS | M580 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 41 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak M580 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
M580 | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak M580 has outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Olympus TG-630 iHS has sizing of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the M580 and the TG-630 iHS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M580 and TG-630 iHS is 90 and 94 respectively.

Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M580 and TG-630 iHS.
Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Kodak M580 to produce greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older M580 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M580 | Olympus TG-630 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Kodak | Olympus |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare M580 | Olympus TG-630 iHS |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2009-07-29 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 150g (0.33 pounds) | 167g (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") | 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | - | 220 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | KLIC-7006 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $169 | $200 |