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Kodak M580 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Kodak EasyShare M580 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
20
Overall
27

Kodak M580 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Kodak M580
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F) lens
  • 150g - 101 x 59 x 56mm
  • Revealed July 2009
Pentax WS80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
  • 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
  • Released August 2009
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Kodak M580 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Kodak M580 vs Pentax WS80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Kodak and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the M580 (14MP) and WS80 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The M580 was brought out around the same time to the WS80 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the M580 matches up versus the WS80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Pentax WS80

 M580 WS80 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Kodak M580

 WS80 M580 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Kodak M580 and Pentax WS80

 M580 WS80 
ReleasedJuly 2009August 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Kodak M580 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak M580 offers outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Pentax WS80 has proportions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the M580 and the WS80.

Kodak M580 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the M580 and WS80 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M580 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M580 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M580 and WS80.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Kodak M580 to result in extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively.

Kodak M580 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Kodak M580 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M580 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M580
Portrait photography with Pentax WS80
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
25
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M580 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
environment sealing
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M580 Sports photography features
Pentax WS80 Sports photography features
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
23
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M580
Travel photography with Pentax WS80
69
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
61
lighter than competitors (125g)
environment sealing
flash built-in
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M580 Landscape photography factors
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography factors
46
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
31
has manual focus
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M580 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WS80 as a Vlogging camera
31
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
25
lighter than competitors (125g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Kodak M580 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M580 and Pentax WS80
 Kodak EasyShare M580Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Brand Kodak Pentax
Model Kodak EasyShare M580 Pentax Optio WS80
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-07-29 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
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
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.8-4.7
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 grams (0.33 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $169 $220