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Kodak M530 vs Pentax E85

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Kodak M530 vs Pentax E85 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
  • Released January 2010
Pentax E85
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
  • Introduced September 2009
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Kodak M530 vs Pentax E85 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Kodak M530 and Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Pentax. The image resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the E85 (12MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M530 was announced 4 months after the E85 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the M530 scores versus the E85 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Pentax E85

 M530 E85 

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Kodak M530

 E85 M530 

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Pentax E85

 M530 E85 
IntroducedJanuary 2010September 2009Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Kodak M530 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak M530 provides external 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 Pentax E85 has sizing of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the M530 compared to the E85.

Kodak M530 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the M530 and E85 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The image underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M530 and E85.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs but you may want to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Kodak M530 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M530
Portrait photography with Pentax E85
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Street photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Street photography camera
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low max ISO (1,000)
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography info
Pentax E85 Sports photography info
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
17
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Landscape photography camera
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
23
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 Vlogging info
Pentax E85 Vlogging info
25
fast maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Kodak M530 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Pentax E85
 Kodak EasyShare M530Pentax Optio E85
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Pentax
Model Kodak EasyShare M530 Pentax Optio E85
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-05 2009-09-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1000 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.9-5.2
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lb) 145 grams (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model KLIC-7006 D-LI95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $110 $0