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Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FX78 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 FX78
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX77
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Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FX78 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FX78, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M530 was released 12 months prior to the FX78 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the M530 matches up vs the FX78 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Panasonic FX78

 M530 FX78 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Kodak M530

 FX78 M530 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Panasonic FX78

 M530 FX78 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Kodak M530 enjoys external 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) whilst the Panasonic FX78 has specifications of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the M530 against the FX78.

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M530 and FX78 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FX78 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M530 and FX78.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files though you may want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older M530 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FX78 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M530
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX78
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FX78 Street photography highlights
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
maximum ISO low (1,000)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Sports photography camera
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M530
Travel photography with Panasonic FX78
58
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
56
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery (200 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FX78 Landscape photography details
27
fast max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
36
rather wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery (200 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M530
Vlogging with Panasonic FX78
25
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
33
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
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Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Panasonic FX78
 Kodak EasyShare M530Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare M530 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FX77
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-05 2011-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1000 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 150g (0.33 lb) 142g (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" 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 - 200 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7006 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $110 $210