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Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FH5 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 FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS18
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Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FH5 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FH5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M580 was brought out 17 months prior to the FH5 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the M580 grades against the FH5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Panasonic FH5

 M580 FH5 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Kodak M580

 FH5 M580 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2009More recent by 17 months

Common features in the Kodak M580 and Panasonic FH5

 M580 FH5 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak M580 enjoys physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic FH5 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the M580 and the FH5.

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M580 and FH5 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The graphic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M580 and FH5.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH5 to provide you with more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older M580 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M580 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography advice
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M580 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than competition (121g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M580 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M580 Travel photography details
Panasonic FH5 Travel photography details
69
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than competition (121g)
has touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M580
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH5
46
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M580 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH5 Vlogging factors
31
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition (121g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M580 and Panasonic FH5
 Kodak EasyShare M580Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
General Information
Brand Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare M580 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS18
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-29 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.30 m
Flash options 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
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)
Max 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 gr (0.33 lbs) 121 gr (0.27 lbs)
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 - 260 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7006 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $169 $169