Kodak M580 vs Pentax K-50
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Kodak M580 vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F) lens
- 150g - 101 x 59 x 56mm
- Revealed July 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 51600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Introduced November 2013
- Succeeded the Pentax K-30
Kodak M580 vs Pentax K-50 Overview
Here is a complete comparison of the Kodak M580 and Pentax K-50, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Kodak and Pentax. The image resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is relatively close but the M580 (1/2.3") and K-50 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe M580 was manufactured 5 years prior to the K-50 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Kodak M580 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the M580 matches up vs the K-50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Kodak M580 vs Pentax K-50 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare M580 and Pentax K-50. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak M580 Gallery and Pentax K-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Pentax K-50
M580 | K-50 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Kodak M580
K-50 | M580 | |||
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Introduced | November 2013 | July 2009 | Fresher by 52 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak M580 and Pentax K-50
M580 | K-50 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Kodak M580 vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak M580 provides exterior measurements 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 Pentax K-50 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
Compare the Kodak M580 and Pentax K-50 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the M580 vs the K-50.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M580 and K-50 is 90 and 63 respectively.
Kodak M580 vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The visual here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M580 and K-50.
To sum up, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M580 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Pentax K-50 will result in extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older M580 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Kodak M580 vs Pentax K-50 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M580 | Pentax K-50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Kodak | Pentax |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare M580 | Pentax K-50 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2009-07-29 | 2013-11-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | PRIME M |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 51600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | - |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
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 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 150 gr (0.33 lbs) | 650 gr (1.43 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1120 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 410 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | KLIC-7006 | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $169 | $610 |