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Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Key Specs

Kodak M530
(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
  • Launched January 2010
Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Announced May 2012
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Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M530 was brought out 3 years earlier than the TG-1 iHS which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the M530 matches up versus the TG-1 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 M530 TG-1 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Kodak M530

 TG-1 iHS M530 
AnnouncedMay 2012January 2010More modern by 28 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution610k230kCrisper screen (+380k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 M530 TG-1 iHS 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak M530 offers outside measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Olympus TG-1 iHS has measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the M530 vs the TG-1 iHS.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M530 and TG-1 iHS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M530 and TG-1 iHS.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of photos however you should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged M530 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography info
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography highlights
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
maximum ISO low (1,000)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography highlights
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery power (350 CIPA)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
68
good battery power (350 CIPA)
environment sealing
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography information
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
46
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
good battery power (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging highlights
25
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic port
36
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Kodak EasyShare M530Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak EasyShare M530 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-01-05 2012-05-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VI
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1000 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 610 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150g (0.33 lb) 230g (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery life - 350 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7006 LI90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots One One
Retail price $110 $399