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Kodak M530 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic XS1 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
  • Announced January 2010
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Released January 2013
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Kodak M530 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Kodak M530 and Panasonic XS1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the M530 (12MP) and XS1 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The M530 was released 4 years before the XS1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the M530 matches up versus the XS1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Panasonic XS1

 M530 XS1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Kodak M530

 XS1 M530 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 36 months

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Panasonic XS1

 M530 XS1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak M530 enjoys exterior 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 XS1 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the M530 against the XS1.

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M530 and XS1 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The picture here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M530 and XS1.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic XS1 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged M530 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M530
Portrait photography with Panasonic XS1
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 Street photography features
Panasonic XS1 Street photography features
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low max ISO (1,000)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (103 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography information
Panasonic XS1 Sports photography information
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 Travel photography information
Panasonic XS1 Travel photography information
58
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
69
lighter than competitors in class (103 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Landscape photography camera
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
38
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Vlogging camera
25
fast maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not good (36mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic socket
31
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (103g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Kodak M530 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Panasonic XS1
 Kodak EasyShare M530Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare M530 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1000 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 gr (0.33 pounds) 103 gr (0.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 260 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7006 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $110 $130