Kodak M590 vs Panasonic TS5

On this page, we will be contrasting the Kodak M590 versus Panasonic TS5, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the M590 (14MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is pretty close but the M590 (1/3") and TS5 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The M590 was manufactured 3 years before the TS5 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Kodak M590 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the M590 grades against the TS5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak M590 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The entire galleries are available at Kodak M590 Gallery & Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Kodak M590 provides external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS5 has specifications of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the M590 and the TS5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M590 and TS5 is 99 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M590 and TS5.

Clearly, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The M590 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic TS5 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged M590 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.