Pentax XG-1 vs Kodak EasyShare M530

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Pentax XG-1 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.

Pentax XG-1 was introduced in July 2014 and Kodak EasyShare M530 was introduced in January 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

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.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pentax XG-1 over Kodak EasyShare M530.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Kodak EasyShare M530 over Pentax XG-1.

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.

Screen

Pentax XG-1 has a 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution and Kodak EasyShare M530 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

Electronic Viewfinder on Pentax XG-1

Pentax XG-1 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 200k dot resolution. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Kodak EasyShare M530.

Pentax XG-1 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200. 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.

Pentax XG-1 has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Pentax XG-1 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 640 x 480, 4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 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.

Pentax XG-1 has an image stabilization.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

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

Battery

Pentax XG-1 comes with LB-060 battery pack with battery life of 240 shots and Kodak EasyShare M530 comes with KLIC-7006 battery pack.

External Storage Slots

Cameras have a single SD/SDHC card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Pentax XG-1, and up to 1/1400 sec on Kodak EasyShare M530. Pentax XG-1 can shoot continuously up to 9.0 fps.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 6.00 m on Pentax XG-1 and 4.00 m on Kodak EasyShare M530..

Pentax XG-1 body has dimensions of 119 x 89 x 98 mm (4.69 x 3.5 x 3.86") and Kodak EasyShare M530 body has dimensions of 94 x 57 x 23 mm (3.7 x 2.24 x 0.91"). Pentax XG-1 weighs 567 g (1.25 lb / 20.00 oz) and Kodak EasyShare M530 weighs 150 g (0.33 lb / 5.29 oz).

Pentax XG-1

Kodak EasyShare M530

119 mm

89 mm

94 mm

57 mm

89 mm

57 mm

98 mm

23 mm