Kodak M580 vs Panasonic S2
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Kodak M580 vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 112g - 98 x 57 x 21mm
- Announced January 2012

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic S2 Overview
Below is a extended review of the Kodak M580 versus Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the S2 (14MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The M580 was manufactured 3 years prior to the S2 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the M580 matches up vs the S2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic S2 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M580 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak M580 Gallery and Panasonic S2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Panasonic S2
M580 | S2 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Kodak M580
S2 | M580 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 29 months |
Common features in the Kodak M580 and Panasonic S2
M580 | S2 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Kodak M580 vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak M580 has got outside measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic S2 has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).
Check the Kodak M580 versus Panasonic S2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the M580 and the S2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M580 and S2 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M580 and S2.
Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you have to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older M580 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Kodak M580 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M580 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Kodak | Panasonic |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare M580 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 150g (0.33 pounds) | 112g (0.25 pounds) |
Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") | 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 | - | 280 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | KLIC-7006 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $169 | $109 |