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Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs

Kodak M580
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F) lens
  • 150g - 101 x 59 x 56mm
  • Released July 2009
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
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Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FH7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M580 was launched 3 years before the FH7 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the M580 matches up vs the FH7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Panasonic FH7

 M580 FH7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Kodak M580

 FH7 M580 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011July 2009Fresher by 25 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak M580 and Panasonic FH7

 M580 FH7 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M580 enjoys external dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic FH7 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the M580 against the FH7.

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M580 and FH7 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M580 and FH7.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH7 to render more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older M580 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M580
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH7
28
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M580 Street photography features
Panasonic FH7 Street photography features
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than average in class (126g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M580 Sports photography details
Panasonic FH7 Sports photography details
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M580 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH7 Travel photography factors
69
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
71
lighter than average in class (126g)
supports touch to focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M580 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography advice
46
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
42
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M580 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH7 Vlogging factors
31
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
34
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M580 and Panasonic FH7
 Kodak EasyShare M580Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Brand Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare M580 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS22
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-29 2011-09-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150g (0.33 pounds) 126g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Card slots One One
Retail price $169 $149