Kodak M580 vs Panasonic LS5
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Kodak M580 vs Panasonic LS5 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
- Released July 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
- Introduced July 2011
Kodak M580 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview
Here is a extensive assessment of the Kodak M580 versus Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe M580 was announced 24 months prior to the LS5 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the M580 matches up vs the LS5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Kodak M580 vs Panasonic LS5 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare M580 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak M580 Gallery & Panasonic LS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Panasonic LS5
M580 | LS5 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Kodak M580
LS5 | M580 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | July 2009 | Fresher by 24 months |
Common features in the Kodak M580 and Panasonic LS5
M580 | LS5 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Kodak M580 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M580 features physical 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 LS5 has dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Contrast the Kodak M580 versus Panasonic LS5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the M580 and the LS5.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M580 and LS5 is 90 and 94 respectively.
Kodak M580 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The graphic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M580 and LS5.
Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you have to factor the age of the cameras into account. The older M580 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Kodak M580 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M580 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Kodak | Panasonic |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare M580 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-07-29 | 2011-07-21 |
Body design | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 150 gr (0.33 lb) | 126 gr (0.28 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") | 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
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 | - | 160 pictures |
Battery format | - | AA |
Battery ID | KLIC-7006 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $169 | $294 |