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Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Kodak Easyshare M5370 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs

Kodak Easyshare M5370
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 150g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Released September 2011
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS16
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Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Easyshare M5370 (16MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Easyshare M5370 was launched 9 months after the FH2 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Easyshare M5370 matches up versus the FH2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Easyshare M5370 over the Panasonic FH2

 Easyshare M5370 FH2 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011January 2011More modern by 9 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Kodak Easyshare M5370

 FH2 Easyshare M5370 

Common features in the Kodak Easyshare M5370 and Panasonic FH2

 Easyshare M5370 FH2 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak Easyshare M5370 offers outer measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic FH2 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic FH2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Easyshare M5370 vs the FH2.

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Easyshare M5370 and FH2 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Easyshare M5370 and FH2.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Kodak Easyshare M5370 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern Easyshare M5370 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Easyshare M5370
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH2
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 Street photography features
Panasonic FH2 Street photography features
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than average (121 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Easyshare M5370
Sports photography with Panasonic FH2
29
good MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
great battery power (270 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH2 Travel photography factors
72
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
72
great battery power (270 CIPA)
lighter than average (121 grams)
includes focus via touch
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography highlights
43
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
great battery power (270 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 Vlogging information
Panasonic FH2 Vlogging information
32
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
has face detection focusing
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than average (121 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Easyshare M5370 and Panasonic FH2
 Kodak Easyshare M5370Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Make Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak Easyshare M5370 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS16
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-09-14 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-1, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 270 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7006 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD/MicroSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $160 $149