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Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FH22 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 FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
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Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FH22 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Kodak M530 and Panasonic FH22, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M530 was released very close to the FH22 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the M530 matches up versus the FH22 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Panasonic FH22

 M530 FH22 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Kodak M530

 FH22 M530 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Panasonic FH22

 M530 FH22 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak M530 provides outer dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic FH22 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the M530 compared to the FH22.

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the M530 and FH22 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The image underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M530 and FH22.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH22 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 Street photography factors
Panasonic FH22 Street photography factors
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
maximum ISO low (1,000)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M530
Sports photography with Panasonic FH22
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH22 Travel photography advice
58
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
67
offers touch focus
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography highlights
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH22 Vlogging info
25
fast maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Panasonic FH22
 Kodak EasyShare M530Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare M530 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS33
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-05 2010-01-06
Physical type 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1000 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 150 grams (0.33 lb) 170 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 model KLIC-7006 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $110 $200