Kodak M580 vs Panasonic ZS80

Here, we are reviewing the Kodak M580 and Panasonic ZS80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the M580 (14MP) and ZS80 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M580 was revealed 9 years earlier than the ZS80 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the M580 matches up against the ZS80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M580 & Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The full galleries are provided at Kodak M580 Gallery & Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak M580 enjoys outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS80 has proportions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the M580 versus the ZS80.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M580 and ZS80 is 90 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The visual underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M580 and ZS80.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS80 to deliver more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The older M580 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.