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Kodak M580 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic ZR1 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
  • Revealed July 2009
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Kodak M580 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Kodak M580 and Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M580 was revealed very close to the ZR1 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the M580 scores vs the ZR1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Panasonic ZR1

 M580 ZR1 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Kodak M580

 ZR1 M580 

Common features in the Kodak M580 and Panasonic ZR1

 M580 ZR1 
ReleasedJuly 2009July 2009Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak M580 comes with 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 ZR1 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the M580 versus the ZR1.

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M580 and ZR1 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The graphic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M580 and ZR1.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Kodak M580 to give extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M580 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography information
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M580 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZR1 Street photography highlights
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M580 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography info
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M580 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Travel photography camera
69
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
57
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M580 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography details
46
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
32
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M580 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging info
31
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
28
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Kodak M580 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M580 and Panasonic ZR1
 Kodak EasyShare M580Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare M580 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Also called - Lumix DMC-ZX1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-29 2009-07-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine V
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 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lb) 158 gr (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 model KLIC-7006 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $169 $280