Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Olympus XZ-1

Here is a extensive review of the Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Olympus XZ-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Kodak and Olympus. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the Easyshare M5370 (16MP) and XZ-1 (10MP) and the Easyshare M5370 (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") boast different sensor sizes.

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The Easyshare M5370 was unveiled 8 months later than the XZ-1 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the Easyshare M5370 matches up versus the XZ-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak Easyshare M5370 & Olympus XZ-1. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak Easyshare M5370 Gallery & Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Easyshare M5370 features outside measurements 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 XZ-1 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Easyshare M5370 compared to the XZ-1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Easyshare M5370 and XZ-1 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Easyshare M5370 and XZ-1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Easyshare M5370 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Kodak Easyshare M5370 will show greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher Easyshare M5370 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.