Kodak M530 vs Panasonic ZS1

Here, we are looking at the Kodak M530 versus Panasonic ZS1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the M530 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The M530 was brought out 8 months after the ZS1 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the M530 matches up versus the ZS1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare M530 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak M530 Gallery & Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak M530 provides external dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS1 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the M530 compared to the ZS1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M530 and ZS1 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M530 and ZS1.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The M530 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Kodak M530 will produce greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent M530 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.