Kodak M530 vs Panasonic LX5
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Kodak M530 vs Panasonic LX5 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 Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
- 271g - 110 x 65 x 43mm
- Announced December 2011
- Previous Model is Panasonic LX3
- Refreshed by Panasonic LX7
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Let's look more closely at the Kodak M530 and Panasonic LX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the LX5 (10MP) is very similar but the M530 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") have totally different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe M530 was unveiled 23 months before the LX5 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the M530 matches up versus the LX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M530 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The full galleries are provided at Kodak M530 Gallery and Panasonic LX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Panasonic LX5
| M530 | LX5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Kodak M530
| LX5 | M530 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | December 2011 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 23 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak M530 and Panasonic LX5
| M530 | LX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Kodak M530 vs Panasonic LX5 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak M530 has got physical measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX5 has sizing of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the M530 vs the LX5.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M530 and LX5 is 95 and 88 respectively.
Kodak M530 vs Panasonic LX5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The image here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M530 and LX5.
To sum up, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The M530 with its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Kodak M530 will deliver more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged M530 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Kodak M530 vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare M530 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Kodak | Panasonic |
| Model | Kodak EasyShare M530 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2010-01-05 | 2011-12-15 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Venus Engine FHD |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.63" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 44.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
| 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 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1000 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
| Max aperture | - | f/2.0-3.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 1/8s | 60s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 7.20 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 150 grams (0.33 lb) | 271 grams (0.60 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 41 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.8 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 132 |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | KLIC-7006 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $110 | $294 |