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Kodak M530 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic TS1 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS2
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Kodak M530 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Kodak M530 and Panasonic TS1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M530 was revealed 12 months later than the TS1 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the M530 scores vs the TS1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Panasonic TS1

 M530 TS1 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Kodak M530

 TS1 M530 

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Panasonic TS1

 M530 TS1 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak M530 enjoys outer dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic TS1 has sizing of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Kodak M530 and Panasonic TS1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the M530 and the TS1.

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the M530 and TS1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M530 and TS1.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs although you have to consider the age of the products into consideration. The fresher M530 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M530
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS1
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Street photography advice
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
max ISO too low (1,000)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography highlights
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
29
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M530
Travel photography with Panasonic TS1
58
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
61
environment sealing
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Landscape photography camera
27
fast max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
35
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging features
25
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Kodak M530 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Panasonic TS1
 Kodak EasyShare M530Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Company Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare M530 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT1
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-01-05 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1000 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lbs) 189 gr (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID KLIC-7006 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $110 $380