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Kodak M530 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Kodak M530 vs Pentax WS80 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Pentax WS80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
  • 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Kodak M530 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Kodak M530 vs Pentax WS80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Kodak and Pentax. The image resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M530 was introduced 6 months later than the WS80 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the M530 grades against the WS80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Pentax WS80

 M530 WS80 

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Kodak M530

 WS80 M530 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Pentax WS80

 M530 WS80 
LaunchedJanuary 2010August 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Kodak M530 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak M530 has got outside measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Pentax WS80 has specifications of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the M530 versus the WS80.

Kodak M530 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M530 and WS80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M530 and WS80.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Kodak M530 to give extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively.

Kodak M530 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M530 Portrait photography details
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 Street photography details
Pentax WS80 Street photography details
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
max ISO too low (1,000)
59
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography features
Pentax WS80 Sports photography features
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
23
environment proof
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
61
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
environment proof
built-in flash
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 Landscape photography features
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography features
27
good max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
31
focusing manually
environment proof
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M530 Vlogging advice
Pentax WS80 Vlogging advice
25
good max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
25
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Kodak M530 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Pentax WS80
 Kodak EasyShare M530Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Company Kodak Pentax
Model Kodak EasyShare M530 Pentax Optio WS80
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-01-05 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1000 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.8-4.7
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 150g (0.33 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $110 $220