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Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Kodak Easyshare M5370 front
 
Olympus XZ-2 iHS front
Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
67
Overall
49

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS 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
  • Launched September 2011
Olympus XZ-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
  • Announced December 2012
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Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Easyshare M5370 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 Easyshare M5370 XZ-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Kodak Easyshare M5370

 XZ-2 iHS Easyshare M5370 
AnnouncedDecember 2012September 2011More modern by 15 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Easyshare M5370 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 Easyshare M5370 XZ-2 iHS 
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS size comparison

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

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

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.

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 Portrait photography details
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Portrait photography details
34
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
46
you can focus manually
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 Street photography details
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Street photography details
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
66
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
sensor is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (346 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus XZ-2 iHS as a Sports photography camera
29
good megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
great battery (340 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Easyshare M5370
Travel photography with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
72
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
61
great battery (340 shots)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (346 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 Landscape photography info
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Landscape photography info
43
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
55
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
great battery (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 Vlogging info
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Vlogging info
32
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
touch screen
supports face detection focusing
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
36
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than average (346g)
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Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Easyshare M5370 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
 Kodak Easyshare M5370Olympus XZ-2 iHS
General Information
Brand Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak Easyshare M5370 Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-09-14 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 35
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/1.8-2.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-1, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 grams (0.33 pounds) 346 grams (0.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 216
Other
Battery life - 340 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7006 Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD/MicroSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $160 $450