Kodak M580 vs Pentax WG-3
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Kodak M580 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed July 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Launched July 2013
Kodak M580 vs Pentax WG-3 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Kodak M580 vs Pentax WG-3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Kodak and Pentax. The resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe M580 was brought out 5 years before the WG-3 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the M580 scores vs the WG-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Kodak M580 vs Pentax WG-3 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M580 & Pentax WG-3. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak M580 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M580 over the Pentax WG-3
M580 | WG-3 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Kodak M580
WG-3 | M580 | |||
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Launched | July 2013 | July 2009 | Fresher by 48 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak M580 and Pentax WG-3
M580 | WG-3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Kodak M580 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak M580 comes with physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Contrast the Kodak M580 vs Pentax WG-3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the M580 compared to the WG-3.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M580 and WG-3 is 90 and 90 respectively.
Kodak M580 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M580 and WG-3.
To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-3 to result in greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older M580 will be behind in sensor tech.
Kodak M580 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Kodak M580 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M580 | Pentax WG-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Kodak | Pentax |
Model | Kodak EasyShare M580 | Pentax WG-3 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2009-07-29 | 2013-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 150g (0.33 lb) | 230g (0.51 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
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 life | - | 240 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | KLIC-7006 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $169 | $300 |