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Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS 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
  • Released July 2009
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

The following is a extended review of the Kodak M580 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M580 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the TG-2 iHS which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the M580 matches up against the TG-2 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 M580 TG-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Kodak M580

 TG-2 iHS M580 
IntroducedJune 2013July 2009Newer by 47 months
Screen resolution610k230kCrisper screen (+380k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M580 and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 M580 TG-2 iHS 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Kodak M580 has got exterior 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-2 iHS has sizing of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Examine the Kodak M580 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the M580 and the TG-2 iHS.

Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M580 and TG-2 iHS is 90 and 91 respectively.

Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M580 and TG-2 iHS.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Kodak M580 to resolve greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged M580 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M580 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography information
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M580 Street photography features
Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography features
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M580
Sports photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M580 Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography factors
69
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
environment proofing
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M580 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
46
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
46
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
better than average battery life (350 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M580
Vlogging with Olympus TG-2 iHS
31
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
36
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
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Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M580 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Kodak EasyShare M580Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Company Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare M580 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-07-29 2013-06-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 610 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AE 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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150g (0.33 pounds) 230g (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 - 350 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7006 Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $169 $380