Kodak M580 vs Olympus VH-515
90 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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95 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Kodak M580 vs Olympus VH-515 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
- Introduced July 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
- Introduced August 2012

Kodak M580 vs Olympus VH-515 Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Kodak M580 vs Olympus VH-515, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The M580 was released 4 years earlier than the VH-515 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the M580 grades against the VH-515 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Kodak M580 vs Olympus VH-515 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M580 & Olympus VH-515. The complete galleries are available at Kodak M580 Gallery & Olympus VH-515 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Olympus VH-515
M580 | VH-515 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Kodak M580
VH-515 | M580 | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 37 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Kodak M580 and Olympus VH-515
M580 | VH-515 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Kodak M580 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak M580 offers outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Olympus VH-515 has sizing of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Analyze the Kodak M580 vs Olympus VH-515 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the M580 vs the VH-515.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the M580 and VH-515 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M580 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M580 and VH-515.
As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Kodak M580 to render more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged M580 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak M580 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak M580 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M580 | Olympus VH-515 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Kodak | Olympus |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare M580 | Olympus VH-515 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-07-29 | 2012-08-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic III+ |
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 | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 150 gr (0.33 pounds) | 152 gr (0.34 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
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 ID | KLIC-7006 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $169 | $648 |