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Kodak M580 vs Olympus XZ-1

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
 
Olympus XZ-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
51
Overall
41

Kodak M580 vs Olympus XZ-1 Key Specs

Kodak M580
(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
  • Released July 2009
Olympus XZ-1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
  • Released January 2011
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Kodak M580 vs Olympus XZ-1 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Kodak M580 and Olympus XZ-1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the M580 (14MP) and XZ-1 (10MP) and the M580 (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The M580 was revealed 18 months earlier than the XZ-1 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the M580 scores versus the XZ-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Olympus XZ-1

 M580 XZ-1 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Kodak M580

 XZ-1 M580 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2009More recent by 18 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M580 and Olympus XZ-1

 M580 XZ-1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Kodak M580 vs Olympus XZ-1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak M580 features exterior dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-1 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the M580 vs the XZ-1.

Kodak M580 vs Olympus XZ-1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M580 and XZ-1 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Kodak M580 vs Olympus XZ-1 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M580 vs Olympus XZ-1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the M580 and XZ-1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M580 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Kodak M580 will give you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older M580 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Kodak M580 vs Olympus XZ-1 sensor size comparison

Kodak M580 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M580 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M580 Portrait photography info
Olympus XZ-1 Portrait photography info
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
45
has manual focus
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Kodak M580 as a Street photography camera
Olympus XZ-1 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
heavier than others in class (275g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M580 Sports photography highlights
Olympus XZ-1 Sports photography highlights
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (320 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M580
Travel photography with Olympus XZ-1
70
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
62
better than average battery pack (320 CIPA)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (275 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M580 Landscape photography information
Olympus XZ-1 Landscape photography information
46
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
54
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (320 CIPA)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M580 Vlogging advice
Olympus XZ-1 Vlogging advice
31
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
31
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
heavier than others in class (275g)
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Kodak M580 vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M580 and Olympus XZ-1
 Kodak EasyShare M580Olympus XZ-1
General Information
Brand Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare M580 Olympus XZ-1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-29 2011-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic V
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3664 x 2752
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/1.8-2.5
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash options 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lb) 275 gr (0.61 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 34
DXO Color Depth score not tested 18.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.4
DXO Low light score not tested 117
Other
Battery life - 320 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7006 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $169 $567