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Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FH6 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 FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Kodak M530 and Panasonic FH6, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M530 was launched 24 months before the FH6 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the M530 grades against the FH6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Panasonic FH6

 M530 FH6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Kodak M530

 FH6 M530 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Panasonic FH6

 M530 FH6 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Kodak M530 has exterior 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) while the Panasonic FH6 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the M530 vs the FH6.

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M530 and FH6 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M530 and FH6.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH6 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older M530 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 Street photography factors
Panasonic FH6 Street photography factors
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
maximum ISO low (1,000)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (119g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH6 Sports photography factors
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
good battery power (280 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 Travel photography details
Panasonic FH6 Travel photography details
58
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
70
good battery power (280 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (119 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Landscape photography camera
27
good max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
41
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
good battery power (280 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Vlogging camera
25
good max aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone jack
32
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (119g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Panasonic FH6
 Kodak EasyShare M530Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Brand Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare M530 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-05 2012-01-09
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1000 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lbs) 119 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 280 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7006 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $110 $129