Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FS25
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Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009
Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Kodak M530 and Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe M530 was unveiled 12 months after the FS25 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the M530 scores vs the FS25 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FS25 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M530 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak M530 Gallery and Panasonic FS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Panasonic FS25
M530 | FS25 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | January 2009 | More modern by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Kodak M530
FS25 | M530 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Kodak M530 and Panasonic FS25
M530 | FS25 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak M530 provides outer dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS25 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Compare the Kodak M530 and Panasonic FS25 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the M530 against the FS25.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M530 and FS25 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M530 and FS25.
To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of files although you will need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern M530 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M530 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Kodak | Panasonic |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare M530 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-01-05 | 2009-01-27 |
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 | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1000 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 29-145mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/8 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video 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 lb) | 148 grams (0.33 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
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 ID | KLIC-7006 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $110 | $230 |