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Kodak M580 vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
55
Overall
46

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic ZS45 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 ZS45
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS40
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS50
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Kodak M580 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Kodak M580 vs Panasonic ZS45, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The M580 was unveiled 6 years prior to the ZS45 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the M580 grades vs the ZS45 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Panasonic ZS45

 M580 ZS45 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Kodak M580

 ZS45 M580 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015July 2009Fresher by 66 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M580 and Panasonic ZS45

 M580 ZS45 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Kodak M580 has physical 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS45 has sizing of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak M580 vs Panasonic ZS45 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the M580 versus the ZS45.

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M580 and ZS45 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the M580 and ZS45.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic ZS45 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older M580 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M580 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M580
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS45
28
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
good MP (16MP)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M580 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS45 Street photography info
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
69
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (249g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M580
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS45
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
56
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M580 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS45 Travel photography advice
70
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
71
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
lighter than competition (249g)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M580
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS45
46
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
48
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M580 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS45 Vlogging advice
31
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
34
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (249g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
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Kodak M580 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M580 and Panasonic ZS45
 Kodak EasyShare M580Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Company Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare M580 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ57
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-29 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 21
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150g (0.33 pounds) 249g (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 - 350 images
Style 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
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $169 $300