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Kodak M580 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Kodak M580
(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
  • Revealed July 2009
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS1
  • New Model is Panasonic TS3
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Kodak M580 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Kodak M580 vs Panasonic TS2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M580 was introduced 6 months prior to the TS2 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the M580 scores vs the TS2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Panasonic TS2

 M580 TS2 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Kodak M580

 TS2 M580 

Common features in the Kodak M580 and Panasonic TS2

 M580 TS2 
LaunchedJuly 2009January 2010Similar age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Kodak M580 comes with outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS2 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak M580 vs Panasonic TS2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the M580 vs the TS2.

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the M580 and TS2 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M580 and TS2.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files but you would want to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M580 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M580 Street photography info
Panasonic TS2 Street photography info
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M580 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography highlights
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M580 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography factors
70
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
67
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M580 Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography info
46
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
40
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M580 Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging factors
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Kodak M580 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M580 and Panasonic TS2
 Kodak EasyShare M580Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Company Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare M580 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-07-29 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD II
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 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, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lbs) 188 grams (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 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 Single Single
Cost at launch $169 $350