Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FH3
95 Imaging
35 Features
14 Overall
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94 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
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Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 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
- 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
- Released January 2010
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS11
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Following is a extended review of the Kodak M530 versus Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe M530 was unveiled at a similar time to the FH3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the M530 matches up against the FH3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Panasonic FH3
| M530 | FH3 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Kodak M530
| FH3 | M530 |
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Common features in the Kodak M530 and Panasonic FH3
| M530 | FH3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2010 |  | January 2010 | Same generation |
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical screen measurements |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lacking Touch screen |
Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak M530 offers external measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic FH3 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the M530 vs the FH3.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the M530 and FH3 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M530 and FH3.
Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic FH3 to provide greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively.
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Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare M530 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Kodak | Panasonic |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare M530 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 |
| Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FS11 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 1000 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | - | f/2.8-6.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 1/8 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 6.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 6.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| 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) | 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 file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 150 grams (0.33 lbs) | 165 grams (0.36 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $110 | $160 |