Clicky

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FH27 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
  • Released January 2010
Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Kodak M530 versus Panasonic FH27, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the M530 (12MP) and FH27 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

The M530 was revealed 12 months earlier than the FH27 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the M530 scores versus the FH27 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

        

Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Panasonic FH27

 M530 FH27 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Kodak M530

 FH27 M530 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Panasonic FH27

 M530 FH27 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak M530 has exterior dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic FH27 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Kodak M530 versus Panasonic FH27 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the M530 vs the FH27.

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M530 and FH27 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The photograph below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M530 and FH27.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FH27 to produce more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older M530 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography information
20
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Street Comparison

Kodak M530 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FH27 Street photography highlights
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low maximum ISO (1,000)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M530
Sports photography with Panasonic FH27
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH27 Travel photography factors
58
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
68
supports touch focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography advice
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
42
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M530
Vlogging with Panasonic FH27
25
fast maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not great (36mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
32
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Panasonic FH27
 Kodak EasyShare M530Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Company Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare M530 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-05 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine VI
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1000 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lb) 152 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 99 x 57 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 life - 250 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 launch $110 $229