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Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic LX3

Portability
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Imaging
38
Features
35
Overall
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Kodak Easyshare M5370 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
40
Overall
35

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic LX3 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
  • Introduced September 2011
Panasonic LX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-60mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 265g - 109 x 60 x 27mm
  • Launched November 2008
  • Later Model is Panasonic LX5
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Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic LX3 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Kodak Easyshare M5370 versus Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Kodak and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Easyshare M5370 (16MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the Easyshare M5370 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") offer different sensor sizes.

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The Easyshare M5370 was announced 2 years later than the LX3 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Easyshare M5370 matches up against the LX3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Easyshare M5370 over the Panasonic LX3

 Easyshare M5370 LX3 
LaunchedSeptember 2011November 2008Fresher by 35 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Kodak Easyshare M5370

 LX3 Easyshare M5370 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Easyshare M5370 and Panasonic LX3

 Easyshare M5370 LX3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic LX3 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Kodak Easyshare M5370 has got outside dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic LX3 has sizing of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Examine the Kodak Easyshare M5370 versus Panasonic LX3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Easyshare M5370 and the LX3.

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic LX3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Easyshare M5370 and LX3 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic LX3 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic LX3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Easyshare M5370 and LX3.

As you can see, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Easyshare M5370 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Kodak Easyshare M5370 will provide extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more recent Easyshare M5370 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic LX3 sensor size comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic LX3 Portrait photography factors
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
39
manual focus
supports RAW files
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 Street photography advice
Panasonic LX3 Street photography advice
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
heavier than competition (265g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LX3 as a Sports photography camera
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Easyshare M5370
Travel photography with Panasonic LX3
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
60
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (265 grams)
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Easyshare M5370
Landscape photography with Panasonic LX3
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reasonably wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3")
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LX3 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
provides face detection focusing
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
30
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
heavier than competition (265g)
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Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Easyshare M5370 and Panasonic LX3
 Kodak Easyshare M5370Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak Easyshare M5370 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-09-14 2008-11-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-60mm (2.5x)
Highest aperture - f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 8.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 (HD 24 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (10fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-1, H.264 -
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lbs) 265 grams (0.58 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 39
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 94
Other
Battery model KLIC-7006 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media MicroSD/MicroSDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $160 $449