Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-4
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Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-4 Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched July 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Launched April 2015
- Old Model is Olympus TG-3
- Updated by Olympus TG-5
Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview
Following is a detailed comparison of the Kodak M580 versus Olympus TG-4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the TG-4 (16MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe M580 was introduced 6 years prior to the TG-4 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the M580 scores vs the TG-4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-4 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M580 and Olympus Tough TG-4. The whole galleries are available at Kodak M580 Gallery and Olympus TG-4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Olympus TG-4
M580 | TG-4 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Kodak M580
TG-4 | M580 | |||
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Launched | April 2015 | July 2009 | More modern by 69 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak M580 and Olympus TG-4
M580 | TG-4 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak M580 comes with outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Olympus TG-4 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
See the Kodak M580 versus Olympus TG-4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the M580 compared to the TG-4.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M580 and TG-4 is 90 and 90 respectively.
Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M580 and TG-4.
As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-4 to resolve greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged M580 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder
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Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M580 | Olympus Tough TG-4 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Kodak | Olympus |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare M580 | Olympus Tough TG-4 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2009-07-29 | 2015-04-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
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 | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 file format | Motion JPEG | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
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 | - | 380 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | KLIC-7006 | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $169 | $379 |