Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS
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Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-2 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
- Released July 2009
(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

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").

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.

Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare M580 & Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak M580 Gallery & Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
M580 | TG-2 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Kodak M580
TG-2 iHS | M580 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 47 months |
Screen resolution | 610k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+380k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak M580 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
M580 | TG-2 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M580 | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | |
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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 |