Kodak M580 vs Panasonic ZS5

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Kodak M580 vs Panasonic ZS5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M580 was announced 10 months earlier than the ZS5 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the M580 matches up vs the ZS5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M580 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak M580 Gallery & Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Kodak M580 has exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS5 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the M580 compared to the ZS5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M580 and ZS5 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The visual below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M580 and ZS5.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Kodak M580 to render extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older M580 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.