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Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic FS42

Portability
95
Imaging
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Features
35
Overall
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Kodak Easyshare M5370 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
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Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic FS42 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
  • Revealed September 2011
Panasonic FS42
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1000 (Expand to 6400)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
  • Announced April 2009
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Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic FS42 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Kodak Easyshare M5370 and Panasonic FS42, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Kodak and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Easyshare M5370 (16MP) and FS42 (10MP) and the Easyshare M5370 (1/2.3") and FS42 (1/2.5") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Easyshare M5370 was unveiled 2 years later than the FS42 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Kodak Easyshare M5370 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Easyshare M5370 matches up vs the FS42 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Easyshare M5370 over the Panasonic FS42

 Easyshare M5370 FS42 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011April 2009More recent by 30 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Kodak Easyshare M5370

 FS42 Easyshare M5370 

Common features in the Kodak Easyshare M5370 and Panasonic FS42

 Easyshare M5370 FS42 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic FS42 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak Easyshare M5370 has got exterior dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic FS42 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Easyshare M5370 versus the FS42.

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic FS42 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Easyshare M5370 and FS42 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic FS42 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic FS42 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The graphic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Easyshare M5370 and FS42.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Easyshare M5370 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Kodak Easyshare M5370 will show more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Easyshare M5370 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic FS42 sensor size comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic FS42 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic FS42 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Easyshare M5370
Portrait photography with Panasonic FS42
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decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FS42 as a Street photography camera
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screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
low maximum ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FS42 Sports photography factors
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
16
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 Travel photography details
Panasonic FS42 Travel photography details
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FS42 Landscape photography info
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rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FS42 Vlogging highlights
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rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
includes face detect focus
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic port
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Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic FS42 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Easyshare M5370 and Panasonic FS42
 Kodak Easyshare M5370Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak Easyshare M5370 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-09-14 2009-04-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1000
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 6.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-1, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lb) 132 gr (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID KLIC-7006 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media MicroSD/MicroSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $160 $580