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Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
31
Overall
35

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FH5 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 FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS18
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Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FH5 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Kodak M530 and Panasonic FH5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Kodak and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the M530 (12MP) and FH5 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M530 was introduced 12 months prior to the FH5 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the M530 matches up versus the FH5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Panasonic FH5

 M530 FH5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Kodak M530

 FH5 M530 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Panasonic FH5

 M530 FH5 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak M530 provides outside 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) whilst the Panasonic FH5 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the M530 versus the FH5.

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M530 and FH5 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The pic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M530 and FH5.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH5 to provide extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged M530 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography info
20
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Street photography camera
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low maximum ISO (1,000)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography details
Panasonic FH5 Sports photography details
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 Travel photography info
Panasonic FH5 Travel photography info
58
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
71
lighter than competitors (121g)
has touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M530
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH5
27
good max aperture (f)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
38
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH5 Vlogging details
25
good max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic jack
33
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Panasonic FH5
 Kodak EasyShare M530Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare M530 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS18
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-05 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine IV
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1000 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 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 operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 life - 260 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 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, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $110 $169