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Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FX90 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
  • Introduced July 2009
Panasonic FX90
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Panasonic FX90

 M580 FX90 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Kodak M580

 FX90 M580 
IntroducedAugust 2011July 2009Newer by 25 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak M580 and Panasonic FX90

 M580 FX90 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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).

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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.

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the M580 and FX90 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M580 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M580 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M580 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FX90 Sports photography factors
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M580 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FX90 Travel photography highlights
69
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
60
supports focus by touch
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery life (200 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M580 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography factors
46
reasonably wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
36
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery life (200 shots)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M580 Vlogging features
Panasonic FX90 Vlogging features
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
34
fairly wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone support
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Kodak M580 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M580 and Panasonic FX90
 Kodak EasyShare M580Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
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