Kodak M530 vs Panasonic LX3
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Kodak M530 vs Panasonic LX3 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
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-60mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 265g - 109 x 60 x 27mm
- Announced November 2008
- Successor is Panasonic LX5
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Its time to examine more closely at the Kodak M530 vs Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is relatively similar but the M530 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") possess different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe M530 was introduced 15 months after the LX3 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the M530 matches up against the LX3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Panasonic LX3
| M530 | LX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2010 |  | November 2008 | More modern by 15 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Kodak M530
| LX3 | M530 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak M530 and Panasonic LX3
| M530 | LX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither contains Touch screen |
Kodak M530 vs Panasonic LX3 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak M530 has got outer dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic LX3 has measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the M530 vs the LX3.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M530 and LX3 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Kodak M530 vs Panasonic LX3 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The pic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M530 and LX3.
To sum up, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M530 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Kodak M530 will offer extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger M530 provides a benefit in sensor tech.
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Kodak M530 vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare M530 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Kodak | Panasonic |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare M530 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2010-01-05 | 2008-11-04 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.63" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 44.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1000 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 24-60mm (2.5x) |
| Largest aperture | - | f/2.0-2.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 1/8s | 60s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 8.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, 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 (HD 24 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (10fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 150 grams (0.33 lb) | 265 grams (0.58 lb) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 39 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 19.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.8 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 94 |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | KLIC-7006 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $110 | $449 |