Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Leica D-LUX 5

Below, we will be reviewing the Kodak Easyshare M5370 and Leica D-LUX 5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Kodak and Leica. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Easyshare M5370 (16MP) and D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the Easyshare M5370 (1/2.3") and D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The Easyshare M5370 was announced 12 months later than the D-LUX 5 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Easyshare M5370 scores versus the D-LUX 5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak Easyshare M5370 & Leica D-LUX 5. The whole galleries are available at Kodak Easyshare M5370 Gallery & Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak Easyshare M5370 enjoys outside dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Leica D-LUX 5 has specifications of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Easyshare M5370 versus the D-LUX 5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Easyshare M5370 and D-LUX 5 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Easyshare M5370 and D-LUX 5.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Easyshare M5370 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Kodak Easyshare M5370 will provide extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher Easyshare M5370 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.