Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-6
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Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-6 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
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Introduced May 2019
- Superseded the Olympus TG-5

Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-6 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Kodak M530 versus Olympus TG-6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The M530 was introduced 10 years before the TG-6 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the M530 scores vs the TG-6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-6 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare M530 & Olympus Tough TG-6. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak M530 Gallery & Olympus TG-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Olympus TG-6
M530 | TG-6 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Kodak M530
TG-6 | M530 | |||
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Introduced | May 2019 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 114 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak M530 and Olympus TG-6
M530 | TG-6 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Kodak M530 comes with exterior measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Olympus TG-6 has specifications of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).
Analyze the Kodak M530 versus Olympus TG-6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the M530 against the TG-6.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M530 and TG-6 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the M530 and TG-6.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images but you might want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older M530 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak M530 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M530 | Olympus Tough TG-6 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Kodak | Olympus |
Model | Kodak EasyShare M530 | Olympus Tough TG-6 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2010-01-05 | 2019-05-22 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic VIII |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1000 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/8s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 20.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 150 gr (0.33 lb) | 253 gr (0.56 lb) |
Dimensions | 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
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 | - | 340 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | KLIC-7006 | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $110 | $449 |