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Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs

Kodak M580
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-4
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Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the TG-3 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M580 was released 5 years prior to the TG-3 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the M580 matches up versus the TG-3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Olympus TG-3

 M580 TG-3 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Kodak M580

 TG-3 M580 
RevealedMarch 2014July 2009More recent by 56 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M580 and Olympus TG-3

 M580 TG-3 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak M580 provides external measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Olympus TG-3 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the M580 and the TG-3.

Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M580 and TG-3 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M580 and TG-3.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus TG-3 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older M580 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison

Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M580 Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography advice
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M580 Street photography information
Olympus TG-3 Street photography information
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M580 Sports photography info
Olympus TG-3 Sports photography info
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery (330 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M580
Travel photography with Olympus TG-3
70
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
74
great battery (330 per charge)
environment proof
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M580 Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography advice
46
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
56
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proof
great battery (330 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M580 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-3 Vlogging features
31
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
34
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
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Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M580 and Olympus TG-3
 Kodak EasyShare M580Olympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak EasyShare M580 Olympus Tough TG-3
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-07-29 2014-03-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VII
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lbs) 247 gr (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 - 330 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7006 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $169 $350