Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FX90
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Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FX90 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
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
- 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
- Revealed August 2011

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FX90 Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The M530 was announced 19 months prior to the FX90 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the M530 matches up versus the FX90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FX90 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M530 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The whole galleries are available at Kodak M530 Gallery & Panasonic FX90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Panasonic FX90
M530 | FX90 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Kodak M530
FX90 | M530 | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 19 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Kodak M530 and Panasonic FX90
M530 | FX90 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak M530 comes with external 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 FX90 has sizing of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Analyze the Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FX90 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the M530 versus the FX90.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the M530 and FX90 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The pic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M530 and FX90.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos but you will want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged M530 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak M530 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M530 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Kodak | Panasonic |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare M530 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-01-05 | 2011-08-26 |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1000 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/8s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 5.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 150 grams (0.33 lb) | 149 grams (0.33 lb) |
Dimensions | 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" 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 life | - | 200 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 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 | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $110 | $227 |