Kodak M530 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Its time to examine more closely at the Kodak M530 versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is very well matched but the M530 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") come with different sensor measurements.

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The M530 was launched 3 years earlier than the XZ-2 iHS and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the M530 scores vs the XZ-2 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M530 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak M530 Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak M530 offers exterior measurements 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 XZ-2 iHS has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak M530 versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the M530 versus the XZ-2 iHS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M530 and XZ-2 iHS is 95 and 85 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M530 and XZ-2 iHS.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The M530 has got the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh trickier. The older M530 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.