Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic LX5

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic LX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the Easyshare M5370 (16MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the Easyshare M5370 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The Easyshare M5370 was revealed 3 months before the LX5 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Easyshare M5370 scores versus the LX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak Easyshare M5370 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The full galleries are available at Kodak Easyshare M5370 Gallery & Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak Easyshare M5370 features external measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX5 has proportions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Easyshare M5370 against the LX5.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Easyshare M5370 and LX5 is 95 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Easyshare M5370 and LX5.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Easyshare M5370 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Kodak Easyshare M5370 will provide greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively.