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Kodak M580 vs Panasonic SZ8

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic SZ8 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
  • Released July 2009
Panasonic SZ8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Kodak M580 vs Panasonic SZ8 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Kodak M580 vs Panasonic SZ8, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M580 was manufactured 5 years prior to the SZ8 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the M580 grades versus the SZ8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Panasonic SZ8

 M580 SZ8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Kodak M580

 SZ8 M580 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2009Fresher by 54 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M580 and Panasonic SZ8

 M580 SZ8 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M580 offers exterior 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) and the Panasonic SZ8 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the M580 and the SZ8.

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic SZ8 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M580 and SZ8 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic SZ8 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M580 and SZ8.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic SZ8 to provide more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older M580 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic SZ8 sensor size comparison

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M580
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ8
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
good MP (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M580
Street photography with Panasonic SZ8
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (159g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M580
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ8
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M580
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ8
69
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
67
lighter than others (159g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M580 Landscape photography details
Panasonic SZ8 Landscape photography details
46
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
42
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M580 Vlogging info
Panasonic SZ8 Vlogging info
31
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
32
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than others (159 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Kodak M580 vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M580 and Panasonic SZ8
 Kodak EasyShare M580Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare M580 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-29 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
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) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
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) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lb) 159 grams (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" 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 - 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 media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $169 $275