Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FX90
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Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FX90 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced July 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
- 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
- Introduced August 2011
Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FX90 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe M580 was brought out 3 years earlier than the FX90 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the M580 matches up against the FX90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FX90 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare M580 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak M580 Gallery and Panasonic FX90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Panasonic FX90
M580 | FX90 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Kodak M580
FX90 | M580 | |||
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Introduced | August 2011 | July 2009 | Newer by 25 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Kodak M580 and Panasonic FX90
M580 | FX90 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M580 offers outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX90 has dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check the Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FX90 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the M580 and the FX90.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the M580 and FX90 is 90 and 95 respectively.
Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M580 and FX90.
As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Kodak M580 to give more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged M580 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder
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Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M580 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Kodak | Panasonic |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare M580 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-07-29 | 2011-08-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 150g (0.33 lb) | 149g (0.33 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") | 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" 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 life | - | 200 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | KLIC-7006 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $169 | $227 |