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Kodak M530 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Kodak M530 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Kodak M530 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Kodak M530 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Kodak and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the M530 (12MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The M530 was introduced 3 years before the WG-2 GPS which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the M530 scores vs the WG-2 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 M530 WG-2 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Kodak M530

 WG-2 GPS M530 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2010Newer by 25 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 M530 WG-2 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Kodak M530 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak M530 enjoys outer measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 GPS has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

See the Kodak M530 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the M530 vs the WG-2 GPS.

Kodak M530 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the M530 and WG-2 GPS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The image here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M530 and WG-2 GPS.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Pentax WG-2 GPS to produce greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged M530 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak M530 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M530
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
40
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M530
Street photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low max ISO (1,000)
54
environment proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography features
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography features
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
38
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 Travel photography factors
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography factors
58
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
70
environment proof
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 Landscape photography information
Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography information
27
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
47
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 Vlogging details
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging details
25
great maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
30
rather wide (28mm)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no microphone socket
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Kodak M530 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Kodak EasyShare M530Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Make Kodak Pentax
Model Kodak EasyShare M530 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-01-05 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1000 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150g (0.33 pounds) 198g (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 life - 260 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7006 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $110 $300