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Kodak M580 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic TS5 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 TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Released July 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS4
  • Successor is Panasonic TS6
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Kodak M580 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Kodak M580 versus Panasonic TS5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M580 was released 5 years prior to the TS5 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the M580 scores vs the TS5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Panasonic TS5

 M580 TS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Kodak M580

 TS5 M580 
ReleasedJuly 2013July 2009Newer by 48 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M580 and Panasonic TS5

 M580 TS5 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M580 enjoys outside measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS5 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak M580 versus Panasonic TS5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the M580 against the TS5.

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M580 and TS5 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The pic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the M580 and TS5.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic TS5 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged M580 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M580
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS5
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
32
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M580
Street photography with Panasonic TS5
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M580 Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS5 Sports photography advice
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
47
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
great battery (370 CIPA)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M580 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS5 Travel photography info
69
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
72
great battery (370 per charge)
weather proof
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M580 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography details
46
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
52
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather proof
great battery (370 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M580 Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS5 Vlogging factors
31
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
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Kodak M580 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M580 and Panasonic TS5
 Kodak EasyShare M580Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Brand Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare M580 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT5
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-07-29 2013-07-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.60 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 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, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lb) 214 grams (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 life - 370 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7006 DMW-BCM13
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $169 $350