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Kodak M580 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Kodak M580
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F) lens
  • 150g - 101 x 59 x 56mm
  • Released July 2009
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS30
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Kodak M580 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Kodak M580 vs Panasonic ZS25, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M580 was brought out 4 years prior to the ZS25 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the M580 grades vs the ZS25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Panasonic ZS25

 M580 ZS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Kodak M580

 ZS25 M580 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2009More modern by 41 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M580 and Panasonic ZS25

 M580 ZS25 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak M580 features outside 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the M580 vs the ZS25.

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M580 and ZS25 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The picture below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M580 and ZS25.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS25 to show more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged M580 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M580 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography factors
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
31
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M580
Street photography with Panasonic ZS25
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than others (193 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M580 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M580 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography factors
69
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than others (193 grams)
boasts touch focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (260 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M580 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography info
46
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M580 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging info
31
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (193 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Kodak M580 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M580 and Panasonic ZS25
 Kodak EasyShare M580Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare M580 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-29 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150g (0.33 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 260 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7006 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $169 $300