Reasons to choose EasyShare M531
Released in 2010, EasyShare M531 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 14.5 MP effective resolution, and a 130 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Kodak EasyShare M531
vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
EasyShare M53142 mm²
Lumix DMC-FX150- Area ratio
- 1.46:1
- Absolute difference
- 13 mm²
- Relative difference
- 45.9%
The Lumix DMC-FX150 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
EasyShare M531MetricLumix DMC-FX150
14.5 MPEffective pixels14.7 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor7.44 × 5.58
1.4 µmPixel pitch1.68 µm
1.96 µm²Pixel area2.82 µm²
50.95 MP/cm²Pixel density35.41 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor4.65
—Maximum video—
130 gWeight151 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, SDHC, Secure Digital
Li-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Lumix DMC-FX150 has the larger sensor area. The EasyShare M531 has the lighter body. The Lumix DMC-FX150 has the higher effective resolution. The EasyShare M531 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-FX150
Released in 2008, Lumix DMC-FX150 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 14.7 MP effective resolution, and a 151 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.