Kodak M580 vs Panasonic ZS8

The following is a thorough comparison of the Kodak M580 versus Panasonic ZS8, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M580 was brought out 24 months prior to the ZS8 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the M580 grades vs the ZS8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M580 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak M580 Gallery and Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Kodak M580 features external 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) while the Panasonic ZS8 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the M580 vs the ZS8.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M580 and ZS8 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M580 and ZS8.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos however you should always factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged M580 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.