Kodak M580 vs Panasonic TS3
90 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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92 Imaging
35 Features
31 Overall
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Kodak M580 vs Panasonic TS3 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
- Released July 2009
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Kodak M580 vs Panasonic TS3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M580 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak M580 Gallery and Panasonic TS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Panasonic TS3
M580 | TS3 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Kodak M580
TS3 | M580 | |||
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Announced | August 2011 | July 2009 | More modern by 24 months |
Common features in the Kodak M580 and Panasonic TS3
M580 | TS3 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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).
Check out the Kodak M580 versus Panasonic TS3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M580 and TS3 is 90 and 92 respectively.
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.
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Kodak M580 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M580 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | |
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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 |