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Kodak M530 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Kodak M530 vs Pentax I-10 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
  • Launched January 2010
Pentax I-10
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Pentax I-10

 M530 I-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Kodak M530

 I-10 M530 
Manual focus More precise focus

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Pentax I-10

 M530 I-10 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Kodak M530 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography factors
Pentax I-10 Portrait photography factors
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M530
Street photography with Pentax I-10
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
max ISO too low (1,000)
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography highlights
Pentax I-10 Sports photography highlights
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M530
Travel photography with Pentax I-10
58
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
57
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Landscape photography camera
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
36
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M530
Vlogging with Pentax I-10
25
fast maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Kodak M530 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Pentax I-10
 Kodak EasyShare M530Pentax Optio I-10
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