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Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FH1 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
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Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Kodak M530 and Panasonic FH1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M530 was announced within a month of the FH1 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the M530 matches up versus the FH1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Panasonic FH1

 M530 FH1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Kodak M530

 FH1 M530 

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Panasonic FH1

 M530 FH1 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak M530 has physical dimensions 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 Panasonic FH1 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the M530 and the FH1.

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M530 and FH1 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M530 and FH1.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images but you will need to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 Street photography info
Panasonic FH1 Street photography info
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
max ISO too low (1,000)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M530
Sports photography with Panasonic FH1
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH1 Travel photography highlights
58
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
58
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography features
27
good maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Vlogging camera
25
good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Panasonic FH1
 Kodak EasyShare M530Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare M530 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-05 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1000 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150g (0.33 pounds) 163g (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 model KLIC-7006 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $110 $150