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Kodak M530 vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs

Kodak M530
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F) lens
  • 150g - 94 x 57 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Released November 2011
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Kodak M530 vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Kodak M530 vs Panasonic 3D1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M530 was introduced 22 months prior to the 3D1 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the M530 matches up vs the 3D1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Panasonic 3D1

 M530 3D1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Kodak M530

 3D1 M530 
ReleasedNovember 2011January 2010Newer by 22 months
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Panasonic 3D1

 M530 3D1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M530 enjoys external 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 Panasonic 3D1 has dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the M530 against the 3D1.

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M530 and 3D1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M530 and 3D1.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos but you may want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged M530 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography highlights
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
26
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 Street photography info
Panasonic 3D1 Street photography info
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low max ISO (1,000)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Sports photography camera
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
30
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M530
Travel photography with Panasonic 3D1
58
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
59
includes focus via touch
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery life (200 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Landscape photography camera
27
fast max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
35
really wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery life (200 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 Vlogging details
Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging details
25
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
34
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
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Kodak M530 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Panasonic 3D1
 Kodak EasyShare M530Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Make Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare M530 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-05 2011-11-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1000 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150g (0.33 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 200 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7006 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $110 $670