Kodak M580 vs Panasonic ZS3

Here is a extensive analysis of the Kodak M580 vs Panasonic ZS3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the M580 (14MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M580 was revealed 3 months later than the ZS3 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the M580 grades against the ZS3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare M580 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The full galleries are provided at Kodak M580 Gallery and Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak M580 offers external dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS3 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak M580 vs Panasonic ZS3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the M580 versus the ZS3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M580 and ZS3 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Normally, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The photograph below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M580 and ZS3.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Kodak M580 to render extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively.