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Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic S2

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
35
Overall
36
Kodak Easyshare M5370 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic S2 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
  • Revealed September 2011
Panasonic S2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 112g - 98 x 57 x 21mm
  • Released January 2012
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Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic S2 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Kodak Easyshare M5370 and Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Easyshare M5370 (16MP) and the S2 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Easyshare M5370 was revealed 3 months before the S2 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the Easyshare M5370 scores against the S2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Easyshare M5370 over the Panasonic S2

 Easyshare M5370 S2 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Kodak Easyshare M5370

 S2 Easyshare M5370 

Common features in the Kodak Easyshare M5370 and Panasonic S2

 Easyshare M5370 S2 
ReleasedSeptember 2011January 2012Similar age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak Easyshare M5370 offers outer dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic S2 has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check out the Kodak Easyshare M5370 and Panasonic S2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Easyshare M5370 compared to the S2.

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic S2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Easyshare M5370 and S2 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic S2 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Easyshare M5370 and S2.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Kodak Easyshare M5370 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic S2 sensor size comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 Portrait photography details
Panasonic S2 Portrait photography details
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 Street photography features
Panasonic S2 Street photography features
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (112g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Sports photography camera
29
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
good battery life (280 shots)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 Travel photography features
Panasonic S2 Travel photography features
72
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
70
good battery life (280 shots)
lighter than average (112 grams)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Landscape photography camera
42
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3")
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
41
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
good battery life (280 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic S2 Vlogging highlights
32
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than average (112g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Easyshare M5370 and Panasonic S2
 Kodak Easyshare M5370Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
General Information
Make Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak Easyshare M5370 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-1, H.264 Motion JPEG
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150g (0.33 lb) 112g (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 98 x 57 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 - 280 photographs
Battery style - 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
Card slots One One
Price at release $160 $109