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Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FH8 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
  • Announced July 2009
Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The M580 was announced 3 years before the FH8 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the M580 matches up versus the FH8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Panasonic FH8

 M580 FH8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Kodak M580

 FH8 M580 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2009Newer by 29 months

Common features in the Kodak M580 and Panasonic FH8

 M580 FH8 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak M580 has got 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) while the Panasonic FH8 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the M580 compared to the FH8.

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M580 and FH8 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M580 and FH8.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FH8 to resolve more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged M580 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M580 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography factors
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M580 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (123g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M580 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH8 Sports photography advice
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M580 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH8 Travel photography highlights
69
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than competition in class (123 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M580 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Landscape photography camera
46
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
42
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M580 Vlogging features
Panasonic FH8 Vlogging features
31
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (123 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M580 and Panasonic FH8
 Kodak EasyShare M580Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
General Information
Brand Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare M580 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-29 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
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 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 10cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.60 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lb) 123 grams (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $169 $149