Kodak M580 vs Pentax K100D S
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Kodak M580 vs Pentax K100D S 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)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 646g - 129 x 91 x 71mm
- Introduced June 2007
- Succeeded the Pentax K100D
- Successor is Pentax K200D
Kodak M580 vs Pentax K100D S Overview
The following is a complete review of the Kodak M580 and Pentax K100D S, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Kodak and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the M580 (14MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the M580 (1/2.3") and K100D S (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe M580 was revealed 2 years after the K100D S which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Kodak M580 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the M580 grades against the K100D S for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Kodak M580 vs Pentax K100D S Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare M580 and Pentax K100D Super. The full galleries are available at Kodak M580 Gallery and Pentax K100D S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Pentax K100D S
M580 | K100D S | |||
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Introduced | July 2009 | June 2007 | Newer by 26 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 210k | Crisper display (+20k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Kodak M580
K100D S | M580 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus |
Common features in the Kodak M580 and Pentax K100D S
M580 | K100D S | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Kodak M580 vs Pentax K100D S Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak M580 enjoys 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 Pentax K100D S has sizing of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).
Analyze the Kodak M580 and Pentax K100D S in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the M580 vs the K100D S.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the M580 and K100D S is 90 and 65 respectively.
Kodak M580 vs Pentax K100D S Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The picture below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M580 and K100D S.
All in all, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The M580 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Kodak M580 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer M580 should have an edge in sensor innovation.
Kodak M580 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and ViewFinder
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Kodak M580 vs Pentax K100D S Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M580 | Pentax K100D Super | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Kodak | Pentax |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare M580 | Pentax K100D Super |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2009-07-29 | 2007-06-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 6 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3008 x 2008 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | - |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 210k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 150 grams (0.33 lbs) | 646 grams (1.42 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") | 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") |
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 ID | KLIC-7006 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $169 | $520 |