Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Leica V-Lux 4

In this article, we are analyzing the Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Leica V-Lux 4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Kodak and Leica. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the Easyshare M5370 (16MP) and V-Lux 4 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Easyshare M5370 was announced 12 months before the V-Lux 4 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Kodak Easyshare M5370 being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Easyshare M5370 grades vs the V-Lux 4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak Easyshare M5370 & Leica V-Lux 4. The whole galleries are available at Kodak Easyshare M5370 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Kodak Easyshare M5370 offers outside dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 4 has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Easyshare M5370 against the V-Lux 4.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Easyshare M5370 and V-Lux 4 is 95 and 65 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The picture below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Easyshare M5370 and V-Lux 4.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Kodak Easyshare M5370 to provide greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged Easyshare M5370 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.