Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-610
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Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1000
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-108mm (F) lens
- 150g - 94 x 57 x 23mm
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
- Launched January 2011

Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-610 Overview
Below, we are matching up the Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-610, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The M530 was unveiled 12 months earlier than the TG-610 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the M530 grades vs the TG-610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-610 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M530 and Olympus TG-610. The full galleries are provided at Kodak M530 Gallery and Olympus TG-610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Olympus TG-610
M530 | TG-610 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Kodak M530
TG-610 | M530 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 12 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak M530 and Olympus TG-610
M530 | TG-610 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak M530 features 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) while the Olympus TG-610 has measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Analyze the Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-610 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the M530 vs the TG-610.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M530 and TG-610 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M530 and TG-610.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-610 to offer you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older M530 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M530 | Olympus TG-610 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Kodak | Olympus |
Model | Kodak EasyShare M530 | Olympus TG-610 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2010-01-05 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic III+ |
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 | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1000 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 150 gr (0.33 lbs) | 190 gr (0.42 lbs) |
Dimensions | 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
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 | - | 210 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | KLIC-7006 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $110 | $223 |