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Kodak M580 vs Pentax E70

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23

Kodak M580 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

Kodak M580
(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
  • Announced July 2009
Pentax E70
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Kodak M580 vs Pentax E70 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Kodak M580 and Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the M580 (14MP) and E70 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M580 was manufactured 7 months after the E70 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the M580 grades vs the E70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Pentax E70

 M580 E70 
LaunchedJuly 2009January 2009Newer by 7 months
Screen sizing3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution230k112kClearer screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Kodak M580

 E70 M580 

Common features in the Kodak M580 and Pentax E70

 M580 E70 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Kodak M580 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Kodak M580 has outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Pentax E70 has sizing of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the M580 against the E70.

Kodak M580 vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the M580 and E70 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Kodak M580 vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M580 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the M580 and E70.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Kodak M580 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher M580 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak M580 vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Kodak M580 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M580 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M580 Portrait photography info
Pentax E70 Portrait photography info
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M580
Street photography with Pentax E70
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
46
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M580 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M580
Travel photography with Pentax E70
69
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M580
Landscape photography with Pentax E70
46
relatively wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.4 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M580 Vlogging details
Pentax E70 Vlogging details
31
relatively wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Kodak M580 vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M580 and Pentax E70
 Kodak EasyShare M580Pentax Optio E70
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Pentax
Model Kodak EasyShare M580 Pentax Optio E70
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-29 2009-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.4 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lb) 175 gr (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model KLIC-7006 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $169 $140