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Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs

Kodak M580
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F) lens
  • 150g - 101 x 59 x 56mm
  • Revealed July 2009
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS16
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Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Kodak M580 versus Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M580 was unveiled 17 months before the FH2 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the M580 scores against the FH2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Panasonic FH2

 M580 FH2 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Kodak M580

 FH2 M580 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2009More modern by 17 months

Common features in the Kodak M580 and Panasonic FH2

 M580 FH2 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Kodak M580 has physical 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) while the Panasonic FH2 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the M580 and the FH2.

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the M580 and FH2 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M580 and FH2.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of images although you should consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged M580 will be behind in sensor technology.

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M580
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH2
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M580 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
66
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (121g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M580
Sports photography with Panasonic FH2
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
features tracking focus
better than average battery life (270 shots)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M580
Travel photography with Panasonic FH2
69
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
72
better than average battery life (270 shots)
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
offers touch to focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M580 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Landscape photography camera
46
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
better than average battery life (270 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M580 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH2 Vlogging info
31
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M580 and Panasonic FH2
 Kodak EasyShare M580Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Company Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare M580 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS16
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-29 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
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 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 grams (0.33 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 270 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7006 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $169 $149