Kodak M580 vs Pentax S1

Let's look a little more closely at the Kodak M580 and Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the S1 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The M580 was announced 19 months earlier than the S1 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the M580 scores versus the S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare M580 and Pentax Optio S1. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak M580 Gallery and Pentax S1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak M580 has physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Pentax S1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Kodak M580 and Pentax S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the M580 versus the S1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M580 and S1 is 90 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M580 and S1.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs but you should always factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older M580 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.