Kodak M580 vs Pentax WG-1

In this article, we will be matching up the Kodak M580 and Pentax WG-1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Kodak and Pentax. The resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The M580 was released 18 months prior to the WG-1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the M580 scores versus the WG-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare M580 and Pentax Optio WG-1. The complete galleries are available at Kodak M580 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M580 has got 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) whilst the Pentax WG-1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak M580 and Pentax WG-1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the M580 vs the WG-1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M580 and WG-1 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M580 and WG-1.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of files though you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged M580 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.