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Kodak M530 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
14 Overall
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Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
26 Overall
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Kodak M530 vs Panasonic ZR3 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
  • Released January 2010
Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Kodak M530 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Kodak M530 vs Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M530 was brought out about the same time to the ZR3 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the M530 scores against the ZR3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Panasonic ZR3

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Kodak M530

		

		

			
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Common features in the Kodak M530 and Panasonic ZR3

		

		

			
 M530 ZR3 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch display  Absent Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Kodak M530 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak M530 has got exterior dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR3 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the M530 against the ZR3.
Kodak M530 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the M530 and ZR3 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Kodak M530 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Kodak M530 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The image below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M530 and ZR3.
As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZR3 to offer you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.
	
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Kodak M530 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Kodak M530 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Kodak M530 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography info
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 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
28
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Kodak M530 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic ZR3 as a Street photography camera
47
 screen is fixed
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 maximum ISO low (1,000)
57
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Kodak M530 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography advice
17
 low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
 no shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
37
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
 slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Kodak M530 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic ZR3 as a Travel photography camera
58
 flash built-in
 fast maximum aperture (f)
 does not have Timelapse function
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not great (36mm)
65
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 does not have selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Kodak M530 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography info
27
 fast maximum aperture (f)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not great (36mm)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual control
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 maximum ISO low (1,000)
 has no RAW support
 does not have Timelapse function
37
 relatively wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 no manual exposure
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Kodak M530 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging info
25
 fast maximum aperture (f)
 wide angle not great (36mm)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 lack of image stabilization
 low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
 does not have microphone socket
29
 relatively wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing external microphone jack
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Kodak M530 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Panasonic ZR3
 Kodak EasyShare M530Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare M530 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-05 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD II
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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1000 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone 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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lb) 159 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $110 $280