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Kodak M530 vs Pentax E70

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23

Kodak M530 vs Pentax E70 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
Pentax E70
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
  • Released January 2009
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Kodak M530 vs Pentax E70 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Kodak M530 vs Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Kodak and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the E70 (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M530 was introduced 13 months after the E70 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the M530 grades vs the E70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Pentax E70

 M530 E70 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 13 months
Screen size2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kClearer screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Kodak M530

 E70 M530 

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Pentax E70

 M530 E70 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Kodak M530 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak M530 offers outer dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Pentax E70 has sizing of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the M530 versus the E70.

Kodak M530 vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the M530 and E70 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M530 and E70.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Kodak M530 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent M530 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak M530 vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography factors
Pentax E70 Portrait photography factors
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M530
Street photography with Pentax E70
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
maximum ISO low (1,000)
46
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography highlights
Pentax E70 Sports photography highlights
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 Travel photography highlights
Pentax E70 Travel photography highlights
58
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 Landscape photography features
Pentax E70 Landscape photography features
27
very good max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
22
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.4 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 Vlogging features
Pentax E70 Vlogging features
25
very good max aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Kodak M530 vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Pentax E70
 Kodak EasyShare M530Pentax Optio E70
General Information
Brand Kodak Pentax
Model type Kodak EasyShare M530 Pentax Optio E70
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-05 2009-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1000 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.4"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 gr (0.33 pounds) 175 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $110 $140