Kodak M530 vs Panasonic ZS40

Lets take a deeper look at the Kodak M530 vs Panasonic ZS40, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Kodak and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the M530 (12MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M530 was unveiled 5 years prior to the ZS40 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the M530 grades versus the ZS40 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare M530 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak M530 Gallery and Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak M530 features physical dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS40 has specifications of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak M530 vs Panasonic ZS40 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the M530 and the ZS40.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the M530 and ZS40 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Often, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The image below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M530 and ZS40.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS40 to resolve extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged M530 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.