Kodak M580 vs Olympus TG-5

Here, we are analyzing the Kodak M580 and Olympus TG-5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The M580 was brought out 8 years prior to the TG-5 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the M580 grades vs the TG-5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M580 & Olympus Tough TG-5. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak M580 Gallery & Olympus TG-5 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak M580 enjoys outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-5 has measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the M580 against the TG-5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the M580 and TG-5 is 90 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M580 and TG-5.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Kodak M580 to resolve greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older M580 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.