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Kodak M590 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak M590 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Kodak M590 vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs

Kodak M590
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 97 x 58 x 15mm
  • Released August 2010
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Kodak M590 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Kodak M590 and Panasonic ZS5, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the M590 (14MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is relatively similar but the M590 (1/3") and ZS5 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The M590 was unveiled 3 months later than the ZS5 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Kodak M590 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the M590 grades vs the ZS5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Panasonic ZS5

 M590 ZS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Kodak M590

 ZS5 M590 
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak M590 and Panasonic ZS5

 M590 ZS5 
IntroducedAugust 2010June 2010Similar age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Kodak M590 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Kodak M590 offers exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS5 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the M590 and the ZS5.

Kodak M590 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M590 and ZS5 is 99 and 92 respectively.

Kodak M590 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M590 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the M590 and ZS5.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M590 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Kodak M590 will deliver greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively.

Kodak M590 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Kodak M590 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M590 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M590 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography features
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
no RAW support
27
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M590
Street photography with Panasonic ZS5
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has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (214g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M590 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Sports photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
no phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M590 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography factors
70
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
63
lighter than others in class (214g)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M590 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography information
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good max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M590 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging highlights
31
good max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
31
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (214g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Kodak M590 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M590 and Panasonic ZS5
 Kodak M590Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Brand Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak M590 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-08-23 2010-06-16
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3242 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Crop factor 7.5 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 214 gr (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $120 $300