Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic FH2
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Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic FH2 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak Easyshare M5370 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The complete galleries are available at Kodak Easyshare M5370 Gallery and Panasonic FH2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Easyshare M5370 over the Panasonic FH2
Easyshare M5370 | FH2 | |||
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Announced | September 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 9 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Kodak Easyshare M5370
FH2 | Easyshare M5370 |
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Common features in the Kodak Easyshare M5370 and Panasonic FH2
Easyshare M5370 | FH2 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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.
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.

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 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.

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Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications
Kodak Easyshare M5370 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | |
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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 |