Kodak M580 vs Panasonic SZ10

Its time to take a closer look at the Kodak M580 and Panasonic SZ10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M580 was unveiled 6 years before the SZ10 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the M580 scores against the SZ10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M580 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak M580 Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak M580 offers physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ10 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Kodak M580 and Panasonic SZ10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the M580 and the SZ10.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the M580 and SZ10 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The visual below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the M580 and SZ10.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic SZ10 to give extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older M580 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.