Kodak M580 vs Pentax MX-1

Its time to examine more closely at the Kodak M580 vs Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Pentax. The resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the M580 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M580 was released 4 years before the MX-1 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the M580 matches up versus the MX-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M580 and Pentax MX-1. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak M580 Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak M580 enjoys external measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Pentax MX-1 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak M580 vs Pentax MX-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the M580 compared to the MX-1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M580 and MX-1 is 90 and 84 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The picture below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M580 and MX-1.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The M580 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Kodak M580 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged M580 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.