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Kodak M530 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic ZS35 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS40
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Kodak M530 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Kodak M530 versus Panasonic ZS35, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the M530 (12MP) and ZS35 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The M530 was unveiled 5 years before the ZS35 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the M530 matches up against the ZS35 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Panasonic ZS35

 M530 ZS35 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Kodak M530

 ZS35 M530 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2010More modern by 48 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Panasonic ZS35

 M530 ZS35 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak M530 provides outside measurements 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 ZS35 has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Compare the Kodak M530 versus Panasonic ZS35 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the M530 versus the ZS35.

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M530 and ZS35 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The picture here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the M530 and ZS35.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic ZS35 to produce greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged M530 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography highlights
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Street photography camera
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
max ISO too low (1,000)
68
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography information
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
52
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography info
58
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
68
lighter than competition in class (305g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography advice
27
very good max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
44
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging information
25
very good max aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone port
34
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
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Kodak M530 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Panasonic ZS35
 Kodak EasyShare M530Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare M530 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-05 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1000 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
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
Total focus points - 21
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lb) 305 gr (0.67 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $110 $300