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Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Kodak Easyshare M5370 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic FH8 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
  • Announced September 2011
Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Kodak Easyshare M5370 and Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the Easyshare M5370 (16MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Easyshare M5370 was brought out 3 months prior to the FH8 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the Easyshare M5370 grades vs the FH8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Easyshare M5370 over the Panasonic FH8

 Easyshare M5370 FH8 
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Kodak Easyshare M5370

 FH8 Easyshare M5370 

Common features in the Kodak Easyshare M5370 and Panasonic FH8

 Easyshare M5370 FH8 
ReleasedSeptember 2011January 2012Same age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Easyshare M5370 has got external measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic FH8 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak Easyshare M5370 and Panasonic FH8 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Easyshare M5370 vs the FH8.

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Easyshare M5370 and FH8 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Easyshare M5370 and FH8.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you will need to consider the age of the cameras into account.

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography details
34
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 Street photography info
Panasonic FH8 Street photography info
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (123 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Sports photography camera
29
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH8 Travel photography highlights
72
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
69
lighter than average (123 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography factors
43
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Easyshare M5370
Vlogging with Panasonic FH8
32
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
touch screen
offers face detect focus
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than average (123 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Easyshare M5370 and Panasonic FH8
 Kodak Easyshare M5370Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
General Information
Company Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak Easyshare M5370 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-09-14 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-1, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150g (0.33 lbs) 123g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 - 260 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7006 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type MicroSD/MicroSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $160 $149