Kodak M530 vs Pentax P80

Here is a thorough assessment of the Kodak M530 and Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Pentax. The image resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the P80 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M530 was announced 6 months later than the P80 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the M530 matches up versus the P80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare M530 & Pentax Optio P80. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak M530 Gallery & Pentax P80 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M530 features external dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Pentax P80 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the M530 versus the P80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M530 and P80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M530 and P80.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you should consider the age of the cameras into account.