Kodak Z980 vs Kodak Easyshare M5370

Here, we are analyzing the Kodak Z980 and Kodak Easyshare M5370, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Kodak. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the Z980 (12MP) and Easyshare M5370 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was brought out 3 years earlier than the Easyshare M5370 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Z980 scores versus the Easyshare M5370 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z980 & Kodak Easyshare M5370. The entire galleries are available at Kodak Z980 Gallery & Kodak Easyshare M5370 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Kodak Z980 enjoys outside dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Kodak Easyshare M5370 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak Z980 and Kodak Easyshare M5370 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z980 compared to the Easyshare M5370.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Z980 and Easyshare M5370 is 68 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The visual below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z980 and Easyshare M5370.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Kodak Easyshare M5370 to show greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older Z980 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.