Kodak M530 vs Panasonic TS4

The following is a in depth assessment of the Kodak M530 versus Panasonic TS4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M530 was released 3 years prior to the TS4 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the M530 scores vs the TS4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare M530 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak M530 Gallery and Panasonic TS4 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak M530 offers physical dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic TS4 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the M530 against the TS4.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M530 and TS4 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M530 and TS4.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of pictures though you will want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged M530 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.