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Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Kodak Easyshare M5370 front
 
Olympus SZ-30MR front
Portability
89
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Key Specs

Kodak Easyshare M5370
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 150g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Introduced September 2011
Olympus SZ-30MR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Launched March 2011
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Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Olympus SZ-30MR, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the Easyshare M5370 (16MP) and the SZ-30MR (16MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Easyshare M5370 was launched 7 months later than the SZ-30MR and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Easyshare M5370 grades vs the SZ-30MR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Easyshare M5370 over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 Easyshare M5370 SZ-30MR 
LaunchedSeptember 2011March 2011Fresher by 7 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Kodak Easyshare M5370

 SZ-30MR Easyshare M5370 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Easyshare M5370 and Olympus SZ-30MR

 Easyshare M5370 SZ-30MR 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. 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 Olympus SZ-30MR has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check out the Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Olympus SZ-30MR in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Easyshare M5370 compared to the SZ-30MR.

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Olympus SZ-30MR size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Easyshare M5370 and SZ-30MR is 95 and 89 respectively.

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Olympus SZ-30MR top view buttons comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Easyshare M5370 and SZ-30MR.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of images though you really should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer Easyshare M5370 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Olympus SZ-30MR sensor size comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Easyshare M5370
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
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decent MP (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 Street photography factors
Olympus SZ-30MR Street photography factors
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (226 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 Sports photography advice
Olympus SZ-30MR Sports photography advice
29
decent MP (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
41
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 Travel photography info
Olympus SZ-30MR Travel photography info
72
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
65
lighter than others (226 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Easyshare M5370
Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
40
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery pack (220 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 Vlogging information
Olympus SZ-30MR Vlogging information
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
features face detection autofocus
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
34
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (226 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
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Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Easyshare M5370 and Olympus SZ-30MR
 Kodak Easyshare M5370Olympus SZ-30MR
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak Easyshare M5370 Olympus SZ-30MR
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-09-14 2011-03-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-1, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 pounds) 226 gr (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7006 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/MicroSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $160 $279