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Kodak M580 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic TS20 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
  • Introduced July 2009
Panasonic TS20
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Panasonic TS20

 M580 TS20 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Kodak M580

 TS20 M580 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2009More recent by 30 months

Common features in the Kodak M580 and Panasonic TS20

 M580 TS20 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

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

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M580 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography advice
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M580 Street photography features
Panasonic TS20 Street photography features
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than competitors (142g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M580 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography info
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M580 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography factors
69
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
70
lighter than competitors (142g)
weather proofing
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M580 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography highlights
46
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
41
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M580 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging information
31
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
31
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (142 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Kodak M580 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M580 and Panasonic TS20
 Kodak EasyShare M580Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
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