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Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FH20 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
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Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Kodak M530 versus Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The M530 was manufactured about the same time to the FH20 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the M530 matches up versus the FH20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Panasonic FH20

 M530 FH20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Kodak M530

 FH20 M530 

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Panasonic FH20

 M530 FH20 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2010Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Kodak M530 offers outside 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 Panasonic FH20 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the M530 vs the FH20.

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the M530 and FH20 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M530 and FH20.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH20 to produce more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively.

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography information
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 Street photography information
Panasonic FH20 Street photography information
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low max ISO (1,000)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH20 Sports photography highlights
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH20 Travel photography advice
58
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
64
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography advice
27
fast max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH20 Vlogging info
25
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (36mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Panasonic FH20
 Kodak EasyShare M530Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare M530 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Other name - Lumix DMC-FS30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1000 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150g (0.33 lb) 178g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID KLIC-7006 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $110 $179