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Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FS25 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
  • Announced January 2010
Panasonic FS25
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Panasonic FS25

 M530 FS25 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Kodak M530

 FS25 M530 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Panasonic FS25

 M530 FS25 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M530 and FS25 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography information
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
26
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 Street photography factors
Panasonic FS25 Street photography factors
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low max ISO (1,000)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Sports photography camera
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 Travel photography features
Panasonic FS25 Travel photography features
58
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Landscape photography camera
27
fast max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
32
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FS25 Vlogging advice
25
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not good (36mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
28
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Panasonic FS25
 Kodak EasyShare M530Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
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