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Kodak M530 vs Pentax VS20

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Kodak M530 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

Kodak M530
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F) lens
  • 150g - 94 x 57 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2010
Pentax VS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F3.1-4.8) lens
  • 235g - 111 x 61 x 38mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Kodak M530 vs Pentax VS20 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Kodak M530 vs Pentax VS20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the M530 (12MP) and VS20 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M530 was released 3 years prior to the VS20 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the M530 grades versus the VS20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Pentax VS20

 M530 VS20 

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Kodak M530

 VS20 M530 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 25 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Pentax VS20

 M530 VS20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Kodak M530 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M530 has got external 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) whilst the Pentax VS20 has dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the M530 and the VS20.

Kodak M530 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M530 and VS20 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The image below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M530 and VS20.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Pentax VS20 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged M530 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak M530 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography advice
Pentax VS20 Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
36
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 Street photography details
Pentax VS20 Street photography details
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
maximum ISO low (1,000)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (235 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography info
Pentax VS20 Sports photography info
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 Travel photography details
Pentax VS20 Travel photography details
58
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
68
lighter than competition in class (235 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 Landscape photography advice
Pentax VS20 Landscape photography advice
27
good maximum aperture (f)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
47
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M530
Vlogging with Pentax VS20
25
good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not great (36mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic jack
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (235 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Kodak M530 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Pentax VS20
 Kodak EasyShare M530Pentax Optio VS20
General Information
Make Kodak Pentax
Model Kodak EasyShare M530 Pentax Optio VS20
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-05 2012-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1000 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-4.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lbs) 235 gr (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-LI122
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $110 $106