Kodak M530 vs Pentax WG-3
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Kodak M530 vs Pentax WG-3 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
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Introduced July 2013
Kodak M530 vs Pentax WG-3 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Kodak M530 vs Pentax WG-3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Kodak and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the M530 (12MP) and WG-3 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe M530 was announced 4 years before the WG-3 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the M530 scores versus the WG-3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Kodak M530 vs Pentax WG-3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare M530 & Pentax WG-3. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak M530 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Pentax WG-3
M530 | WG-3 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Kodak M530
WG-3 | M530 | |||
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Introduced | July 2013 | January 2010 | Newer by 43 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak M530 and Pentax WG-3
M530 | WG-3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Kodak M530 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Kodak M530 features outer measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Analyze the Kodak M530 vs Pentax WG-3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the M530 and the WG-3.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M530 and WG-3 is 95 and 90 respectively.
Kodak M530 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M530 and WG-3.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-3 to offer more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged M530 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
Kodak M530 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Kodak M530 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M530 | Pentax WG-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Kodak | Pentax |
Model | Kodak EasyShare M530 | Pentax WG-3 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2010-01-05 | 2013-07-19 |
Body design | 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 | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
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 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/8s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 150g (0.33 lbs) | 230g (0.51 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
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 life | - | 240 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | KLIC-7006 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $110 | $300 |