Kodak M580 vs Panasonic TS20
90 Imaging
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33 Overall
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95 Imaging
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Kodak M580 vs Panasonic TS20 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2012
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT20

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Kodak M580 and Panasonic TS20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The M580 was brought out 3 years earlier than the TS20 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the M580 grades versus the TS20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic TS20 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M580 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak M580 Gallery & Panasonic TS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Panasonic TS20
M580 | TS20 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Kodak M580
TS20 | M580 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 30 months |
Common features in the Kodak M580 and Panasonic TS20
M580 | TS20 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Kodak M580 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak M580 has external dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic TS20 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Examine the Kodak M580 and Panasonic TS20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the M580 and the TS20.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the M580 and TS20 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M580 and TS20.
As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic TS20 to resolve extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older M580 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

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Kodak M580 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M580 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Kodak | Panasonic |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare M580 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT20 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2009-07-29 | 2012-01-31 |
Physical type | 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 | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
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) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 150g (0.33 lbs) | 142g (0.31 lbs) |
Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") | 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 | - | 250 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | KLIC-7006 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $169 | $179 |