Kodak M530 vs Olympus 8000

Here, we are evaluating the Kodak M530 versus Olympus 8000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the 8000 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M530 was announced 7 months after the 8000 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the M530 matches up against the 8000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare M530 & Olympus Stylus Tough 8000. The whole galleries are available at Kodak M530 Gallery & Olympus 8000 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Kodak M530 offers outside dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Olympus 8000 has sizing of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the M530 vs the 8000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the M530 and 8000 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The pic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M530 and 8000.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photos but you may want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The fresher M530 will have a benefit in sensor tech.