Kodak M580 vs Panasonic TS2
90 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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93 Imaging
37 Features
29 Overall
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Kodak M580 vs Panasonic TS2 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
- Revealed July 2009
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Kodak M580 vs Panasonic TS2 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M580 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak M580 Gallery & Panasonic TS2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Panasonic TS2
M580 | TS2 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Kodak M580
TS2 | M580 |
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Common features in the Kodak M580 and Panasonic TS2
M580 | TS2 | |||
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Launched | July 2009 | January 2010 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the M580 and TS2 is 90 and 93 respectively.
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.
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Kodak M580 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M580 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | |
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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 |