Kodak M530 vs Olympus XZ-1

Lets take a closer look at the Kodak M530 vs Olympus XZ-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the XZ-1 (10MP) is pretty close but the M530 (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") come with totally different sensor size.

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The M530 was released 12 months prior to the XZ-1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the M530 grades vs the XZ-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M530 and Olympus XZ-1. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak M530 Gallery and Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak M530 provides external measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-1 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the M530 compared to the XZ-1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M530 and XZ-1 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M530 and XZ-1.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M530 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Kodak M530 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older M530 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.