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Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FX75

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FX75 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
  • Released January 2010
Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FX70
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Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FX75 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FX75, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M530 was revealed 4 months earlier than the FX75 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the M530 scores versus the FX75 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Panasonic FX75

 M530 FX75 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Kodak M530

 FX75 M530 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Panasonic FX75

 M530 FX75 
RevealedJanuary 2010June 2010Same age
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FX75 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak M530 features exterior dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic FX75 has proportions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the M530 versus the FX75.

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FX75 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M530 and FX75 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FX75 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FX75 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The pic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the M530 and FX75.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FX75 to show more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively.

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FX75 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M530
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX75
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 Street photography info
Panasonic FX75 Street photography info
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
max ISO too low (1,000)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography features
Panasonic FX75 Sports photography features
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M530
Travel photography with Panasonic FX75
58
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
67
comes with focus via touch
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography highlights
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
37
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX75 as a Vlogging camera
25
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic port
31
relatively wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Panasonic FX75
 Kodak EasyShare M530Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
General Information
Make Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare M530 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FX70
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-05 2010-06-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD II
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1000 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.2-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 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 - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 7.40 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 gr (0.33 lbs) 165 gr (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 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 One One
Cost at launch $110 $139