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Kodak M530 vs Pentax E90

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Kodak M530 vs Pentax E90 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
  • Released January 2010
Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Kodak M530 vs Pentax E90 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Kodak M530 and Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Kodak and Pentax. The image resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the E90 (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M530 was launched within a month of the E90 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the M530 matches up against the E90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Pentax E90

 M530 E90 

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Kodak M530

 E90 M530 

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Pentax E90

 M530 E90 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Kodak M530 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Kodak M530 comes with exterior 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) and the Pentax E90 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the M530 versus the E90.

Kodak M530 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M530 and E90 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The visual below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M530 and E90.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Kodak M530 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively.

Kodak M530 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography features
Pentax E90 Portrait photography features
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M530
Street photography with Pentax E90
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low maximum ISO (1,000)
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography highlights
Pentax E90 Sports photography highlights
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax E90 Landscape photography highlights
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 Vlogging features
Pentax E90 Vlogging features
25
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not good (36mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic port
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
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Kodak M530 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Pentax E90
 Kodak EasyShare M530Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Brand Kodak Pentax
Model type Kodak EasyShare M530 Pentax Optio E90
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-05 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime
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 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1000 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 6cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 grams (0.33 pounds) 145 grams (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 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 Single Single
Price at release $110 $100