Kodak M580 vs Panasonic ZS15

Below, we will be comparing the Kodak M580 and Panasonic ZS15, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M580 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the ZS15 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the M580 scores vs the ZS15 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare M580 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak M580 Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak M580 has external dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS15 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak M580 and Panasonic ZS15 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the M580 and the ZS15.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M580 and ZS15 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M580 and ZS15.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Kodak M580 to give you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged M580 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.