Kodak M530 vs Pentax S1
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Kodak M530 vs Pentax S1 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
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Announced March 2011
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The following is a extended review of the Kodak M530 vs Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Pentax. The image resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the S1 (14MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe M530 was manufactured 14 months before the S1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the M530 grades against the S1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M530 & Pentax Optio S1. The entire galleries are available at Kodak M530 Gallery & Pentax S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Pentax S1
| M530 | S1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Kodak M530
| S1 | M530 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | March 2011 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 14 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Kodak M530 and Pentax S1
| M530 | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical display measurements |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Missing Touch display |
Kodak M530 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak M530 features outside dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Pentax S1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the M530 and the S1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M530 and S1 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Kodak M530 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The image below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M530 and S1.
As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax S1 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged M530 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Kodak M530 vs Pentax S1 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare M530 | Pentax Optio S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Kodak | Pentax |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare M530 | Pentax Optio S1 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2010-01-05 | 2011-03-02 |
| 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 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Highest native ISO | 1000 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 1/8 secs | 4 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 150 grams (0.33 lb) | 157 grams (0.35 lb) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 life | - | 260 photos |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | KLIC-7006 | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $110 | $174 |