Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Here, we will be matching up the Kodak Easyshare M5370 versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the Easyshare M5370 (16MP) and XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the Easyshare M5370 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") provide different sensor size.

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The Easyshare M5370 was manufactured 15 months before the XZ-2 iHS which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Easyshare M5370 scores against the XZ-2 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak Easyshare M5370 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak Easyshare M5370 Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak Easyshare M5370 offers external dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak Easyshare M5370 versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Easyshare M5370 against the XZ-2 iHS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Easyshare M5370 and XZ-2 iHS is 95 and 85 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The image below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Easyshare M5370 and XZ-2 iHS.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Easyshare M5370 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Kodak Easyshare M5370 will give you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Easyshare M5370 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.