Kodak M530 vs Panasonic ZS15
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Kodak M530 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Released June 2012
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS20

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Kodak M530 vs Panasonic ZS15, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The M530 was launched 3 years earlier than the ZS15 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the M530 matches up versus the ZS15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic ZS15 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M530 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak M530 Gallery & Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Panasonic ZS15
M530 | ZS15 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Kodak M530
ZS15 | M530 | |||
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Released | June 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 30 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak M530 and Panasonic ZS15
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Kodak M530 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M530 has got outer 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 ZS15 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Take a look at the Kodak M530 vs Panasonic ZS15 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the M530 versus the ZS15.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M530 and ZS15 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M530 and ZS15.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos though you have to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged M530 will be behind in sensor technology.

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak M530 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M530 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Kodak | Panasonic |
Model | Kodak EasyShare M530 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ25 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-01-05 | 2012-06-29 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1000 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/8s | 15s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 6.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 150g (0.33 lbs) | 208g (0.46 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 260 photos |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | KLIC-7006 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $110 | $279 |