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Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FS25 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
  • Revealed July 2009
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Kodak M580 versus Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M580 was launched 7 months after the FS25 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the M580 matches up against the FS25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Panasonic FS25

 M580 FS25 
LaunchedJuly 2009January 2009More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Kodak M580

 FS25 M580 

Common features in the Kodak M580 and Panasonic FS25

 M580 FS25 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Kodak M580 has outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic FS25 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Kodak M580 versus Panasonic FS25 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the M580 versus the FS25.

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the M580 and FS25 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The image here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M580 and FS25.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Kodak M580 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer M580 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M580 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography info
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
26
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M580 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M580
Sports photography with Panasonic FS25
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M580 Travel photography details
Panasonic FS25 Travel photography details
69
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M580 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Landscape photography camera
46
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
32
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M580 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M580 and Panasonic FS25
 Kodak EasyShare M580Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Company Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare M580 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-29 2009-01-27
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 150 gr (0.33 lb) 148 gr (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID KLIC-7006 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $169 $230