Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic FX78
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Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced September 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
- 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX77

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic FX78 Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Kodak Easyshare M5370 versus Panasonic FX78, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the Easyshare M5370 (16MP) and FX78 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Easyshare M5370 was released 8 months after the FX78 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Easyshare M5370 scores vs the FX78 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic FX78 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak Easyshare M5370 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak Easyshare M5370 Gallery & Panasonic FX78 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Easyshare M5370 over the Panasonic FX78
Easyshare M5370 | FX78 | |||
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Revealed | September 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 8 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Kodak Easyshare M5370
FX78 | Easyshare M5370 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Kodak Easyshare M5370 and Panasonic FX78
Easyshare M5370 | FX78 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak Easyshare M5370 has outer dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic FX78 has proportions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Take a look at the Kodak Easyshare M5370 versus Panasonic FX78 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Easyshare M5370 against the FX78.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Easyshare M5370 and FX78 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Easyshare M5370 and FX78.
Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Kodak Easyshare M5370 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern Easyshare M5370 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

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Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications
Kodak Easyshare M5370 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Kodak | Panasonic |
Model | Kodak Easyshare M5370 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FX77 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-09-14 | 2011-01-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine FHD |
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 | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3.5" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1400 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-1, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 150 gr (0.33 lb) | 142 gr (0.31 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 200 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | KLIC-7006 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD/MicroSDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $160 | $210 |