Kodak M580 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Lets take a deeper look at the Kodak M580 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is very close but the M580 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The M580 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the XZ-2 iHS and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the M580 scores versus the XZ-2 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M580 & Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The full galleries are available at Kodak M580 Gallery & Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M580 has got outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the M580 versus the XZ-2 iHS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M580 and XZ-2 iHS is 90 and 85 respectively.

Normally, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M580 and XZ-2 iHS.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M580 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Kodak M580 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older M580 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.