Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 vs Kodak EasyShare M530

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580

      Kodak EasyShare M530
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 and the Kodak EasyShare M530, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 was introduced in January 2009 and Kodak EasyShare M530 was introduced in January 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Highlights

      • 12 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 11 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 2.3 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Kodak EasyShare M530 Highlights

      • 12.2 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 1,000 Native ISO
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
      4. Advantage of Kodak EasyShare M530
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 and Kodak EasyShare M530.

      PROS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580

      Kodak EasyShare M530

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 150 g (0.33 lb / 5.29 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580

      Kodak EasyShare M530

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.2 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1400 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580

      Kodak EasyShare M530

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580

      Panasonic FX580
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 over Kodak EasyShare M530.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 vs Kodak EasyShare M530
      Higher Native ISO 1,600 vs 1,000
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 25 mm vs 36 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 125 mm vs 108 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 5x vs 3x
      Min Macro Focus Distance 5 cm vs 10 cm
      Image Stabilization vs
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 60 sec vs 1/8 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/2000 sec vs 1/1400 sec
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1280 x 720 vs 640 x 480
      Internal Storage 40 MB vs 32 MB

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      Panasonic FX700
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Panasonic FH22
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      Panasonic TS25
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      Panasonic ZS3
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      Canon SD4000 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

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      Casio EX-Z280
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Fujifilm Z30
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      1/2.3-inch

      10.0 MP

      Pentax WG-3
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Sony T99
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Fujifilm Z35
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      1/2.3-inch

      10 MP

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      1/2.3-inch

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      Pentax WG-1 GPS
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Advantage of Kodak EasyShare M530

      Kodak M530
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Kodak EasyShare M530 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 vs Kodak EasyShare M530
      Larger Sensor 1/2.33-inch vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12 Megapixel vs 12.2 Megapixel
      Lighter 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz) vs 150 g (0.33 lb / 5.29 oz)

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      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Fujifilm X100S
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Pentax XG-1
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Leica S2
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      Medium format

      38 MP

      Sony H50
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      1/2.3-inch

      9 MP

      Sony a7S III
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Canon SX620 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.3 MP

      Nikon Z f
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      Full Frame

      24.4 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Kodak EasyShare M530
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8080
        High Native ISO1,6001,000
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        Light167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz)150 g (0.33 lb / 5.29 oz)
        Internal Storage40 MB32 MB
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Kodak EasyShare M530
        Small Sensor1/2.33-inch1/2.3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor12 Megapixel12.2 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/1400 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 720640 x 480
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 has a 3.0" screen with 230k dot resolution and Kodak EasyShare M530 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 features a 12 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600 and expands to 80 - 6,400 in boosted mode. Kodak EasyShare M530 features a 12.2 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,000.

      Photography Features

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176, 3264 x 1840, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 16:9, 4:3, 3:2 aspect ratios. Kodak EasyShare M530 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2264, 4000 x 2248, 2880 x 2160, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1088, 1280 x 960 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 comes with Lithium-Ion rechargeable & charger battery pack and Kodak EasyShare M530 comes with KLIC-7006 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 has a single SD/MMC/SDHC card slot. Kodak EasyShare M530 has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580, and up to 1/1400 sec on Kodak EasyShare M530. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 can shoot continuously up to 2.3 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 6.00 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 and 4.00 m on Kodak EasyShare M530..

      Physical Parameters

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 body has dimensions of 95 x 57 x 22 mm (3.74 x 2.24 x 0.87") and Kodak EasyShare M530 body has dimensions of 94 x 57 x 23 mm (3.7 x 2.24 x 0.91"). Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 weighs 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz) and Kodak EasyShare M530 weighs 150 g (0.33 lb / 5.29 oz).

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580

      Kodak EasyShare M530

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      Size comparisons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 and Kodak EasyShare M530

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 and Kodak EasyShare M530 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580

      Kodak EasyShare M530

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580

      Kodak EasyShare M530

      AVERAGE
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      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      46
      •   1,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580

      Kodak EasyShare M530

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      57
      •   1,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580

      Kodak EasyShare M530

      GOOD
      70
      •   Small Sensor
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      53
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580

      Kodak EasyShare M530

      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz)
      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 150 g (0.33 lb / 5.29 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580

      Kodak EasyShare M530

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 150 g (0.33 lb / 5.29 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 and Kodak EasyShare M530 and give them scores of 50 and 41 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580

      Kodak EasyShare M530

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
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      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580

      Kodak EasyShare M530

      POOR
      43
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.2 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,000 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580

      Kodak EasyShare M530

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      BAD
      27
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1400 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580

      Kodak EasyShare M530

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      BAD
      2
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

      Focusing

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580

      Kodak EasyShare M530

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580

      Kodak EasyShare M530

      POOR
      52
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580

      Kodak EasyShare M530

      BAD
      38
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580

      Kodak EasyShare M530

      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 150 g (0.33 lb / 5.29 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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