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Kodak M530 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic TS30 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
  • Launched January 2010
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT30
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Kodak M530 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Kodak M530 versus Panasonic TS30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Kodak and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the M530 (12MP) and TS30 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M530 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the TS30 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the M530 grades vs the TS30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Panasonic TS30

 M530 TS30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Kodak M530

 TS30 M530 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2010More recent by 60 months

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Panasonic TS30

 M530 TS30 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak M530 features external measurements 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 TS30 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the M530 vs the TS30.

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M530 and TS30 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M530 and TS30.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic TS30 to resolve more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older M530 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M530
Street photography with Panasonic TS30
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
max ISO too low (1,000)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than others in class (142g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS30 Sports photography info
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
42
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.3 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
74
lighter than others in class (142 grams)
environment sealing
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography factors
27
good maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
43
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M530
Vlogging with Panasonic TS30
25
good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not good (36mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
33
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (142 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Kodak M530 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Panasonic TS30
 Kodak EasyShare M530Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Company Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare M530 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT30
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-01-05 2015-01-06
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1000 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.3fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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 150g (0.33 pounds) 142g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 life - 250 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7006 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $110 $180