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Kodak M530 vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs

Kodak M530
(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
  • Launched January 2010
Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS25
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS35
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Kodak M530 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Kodak M530 vs Panasonic ZS30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the M530 (12MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M530 was launched 4 years earlier than the ZS30 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the M530 grades against the ZS30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Panasonic ZS30

 M530 ZS30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Kodak M530

 ZS30 M530 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 36 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Panasonic ZS30

 M530 ZS30 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak M530 comes with outside measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS30 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Kodak M530 vs Panasonic ZS30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the M530 and the ZS30.

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the M530 and ZS30 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The graphic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M530 and ZS30.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS30 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older M530 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS30 Portrait photography info
20
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS30 Street photography details
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low max ISO (1,000)
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (198 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M530
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS30
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
46
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (260 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
69
lighter than competition in class (198 grams)
features touch to focus
megapixel count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery (260 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M530
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS30
27
very good max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
44
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery (260 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging info
25
very good max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (36mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone port
35
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (198 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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Kodak M530 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Panasonic ZS30
 Kodak EasyShare M530Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Company Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare M530 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ40
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type 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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1000 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
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
External flash
AEB
WB 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), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lb) 198 gr (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7006 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $110 $250