Kodak M530 vs Pentax I-10
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93 Imaging
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Kodak M530 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
- Launched January 2010

Kodak M530 vs Pentax I-10 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Kodak M530 versus Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The M530 was unveiled within a month of the I-10 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the M530 scores vs the I-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Kodak M530 vs Pentax I-10 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M530 and Pentax Optio I-10. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak M530 Gallery and Pentax I-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Pentax I-10
M530 | I-10 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Kodak M530
I-10 | M530 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus |
Common features in the Kodak M530 and Pentax I-10
M530 | I-10 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Kodak M530 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Kodak M530 comes with physical measurements 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 I-10 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check the Kodak M530 versus Pentax I-10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the M530 against the I-10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M530 and I-10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The photograph below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M530 and I-10.
All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of files although you should always take the production date of the products into consideration.

Kodak M530 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak M530 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M530 | Pentax Optio I-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Kodak | Pentax |
Model | Kodak EasyShare M530 | Pentax Optio I-10 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-01-05 | 2010-01-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Prime |
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 surface 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 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1000 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/8 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 gr (0.33 lbs) | 153 gr (0.34 lbs) |
Dimensions | 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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-LI92 |
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 | One | One |
Retail pricing | $110 | $310 |