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Kodak M580 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic ZS35 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
  • Introduced July 2009
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS30
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS40
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Kodak M580 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Kodak M580 and Panasonic ZS35, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M580 was launched 5 years prior to the ZS35 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the M580 scores vs the ZS35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Panasonic ZS35

 M580 ZS35 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Kodak M580

 ZS35 M580 
ReleasedJanuary 2014July 2009More modern by 54 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M580 and Panasonic ZS35

 M580 ZS35 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak M580 has got physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS35 has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the M580 vs the ZS35.

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M580 and ZS35 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The picture below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M580 and ZS35.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS35 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged M580 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M580
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS35
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
36
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M580 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography advice
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
68
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305g)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M580 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography details
34
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
52
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M580 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography factors
69
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
68
lighter than others in class (305g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M580 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography advice
46
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
44
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M580
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS35
31
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
34
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no microphone support
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Kodak M580 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M580 and Panasonic ZS35
 Kodak EasyShare M580Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare M580 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-07-29 2014-01-06
Physical type 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 21
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150g (0.33 lb) 305g (0.67 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 ID KLIC-7006 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $169 $300