Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-3
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Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-3 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare M580 and Olympus Tough TG-3. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak M580 Gallery and Olympus TG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Olympus TG-3
M580 | TG-3 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Kodak M580
TG-3 | M580 | |||
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Revealed | March 2014 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 56 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak M580 and Olympus TG-3
M580 | TG-3 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M580 | Olympus Tough TG-3 | |
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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 |