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Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FH25 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
  • Released July 2009
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS35
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Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Kodak M580 versus Panasonic FH25, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the FH25 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M580 was manufactured 17 months earlier than the FH25 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the M580 grades against the FH25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Panasonic FH25

 M580 FH25 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Kodak M580

 FH25 M580 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2009More recent by 17 months

Common features in the Kodak M580 and Panasonic FH25

 M580 FH25 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak M580 enjoys external 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 FH25 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the M580 against the FH25.

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M580 and FH25 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M580 and FH25.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FH25 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older M580 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M580 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography features
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M580
Street photography with Panasonic FH25
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M580 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH25 Sports photography factors
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M580 Travel photography information
Panasonic FH25 Travel photography information
69
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
65
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M580 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Landscape photography camera
46
reasonably wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
38
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M580 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH25 Vlogging advice
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M580 and Panasonic FH25
 Kodak EasyShare M580Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare M580 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS35
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-29 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine VI
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
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) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 grams (0.33 lb) 159 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 250 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7006 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $169 $180