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Kodak M580 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic TS3 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
  • Released July 2009
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS2
  • Updated by Panasonic TS4
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Kodak M580 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Kodak M580 versus Panasonic TS3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M580 was brought out 24 months before the TS3 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the M580 matches up against the TS3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Panasonic TS3

 M580 TS3 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Kodak M580

 TS3 M580 
AnnouncedAugust 2011July 2009More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Kodak M580 and Panasonic TS3

 M580 TS3 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Kodak M580 provides external 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 TS3 has specifications of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the M580 compared to the TS3.

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M580 and TS3 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The picture below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M580 and TS3.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Kodak M580 to offer greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged M580 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M580 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M580 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M580 Sports photography information
Panasonic TS3 Sports photography information
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery power (310 CIPA)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M580
Travel photography with Panasonic TS3
69
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
63
good battery power (310 shots)
environment proofing
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M580 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography details
46
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
38
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
good battery power (310 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M580 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging information
31
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
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Kodak M580 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M580 and Panasonic TS3
 Kodak EasyShare M580Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare M580 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-07-29 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150g (0.33 lb) 197g (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 310 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7006 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $169 $380