Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Here is a detailed comparison of the Kodak Easyshare M5370 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the Easyshare M5370 (16MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Easyshare M5370 was released 16 months prior to the SZ-16 iHS making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the Easyshare M5370 matches up versus the SZ-16 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak Easyshare M5370 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak Easyshare M5370 Gallery and Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Kodak Easyshare M5370 has got physical dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has specifications of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check out the Kodak Easyshare M5370 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Easyshare M5370 vs the SZ-16 iHS.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Easyshare M5370 and SZ-16 iHS is 95 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The graphic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Easyshare M5370 and SZ-16 iHS.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you might want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older Easyshare M5370 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.