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Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic SZ1

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Kodak Easyshare M5370 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic SZ1 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
  • Launched September 2011
Panasonic SZ1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released January 2012
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Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic SZ1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Easyshare M5370 (16MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Easyshare M5370 was brought out 3 months before the SZ1 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the Easyshare M5370 matches up versus the SZ1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Easyshare M5370 over the Panasonic SZ1

 Easyshare M5370 SZ1 
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Kodak Easyshare M5370

 SZ1 Easyshare M5370 

Common features in the Kodak Easyshare M5370 and Panasonic SZ1

 Easyshare M5370 SZ1 
ReleasedSeptember 2011January 2012Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak Easyshare M5370 has got external 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) whilst the Panasonic SZ1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 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 are using at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Easyshare M5370 compared to the SZ1.

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic SZ1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Easyshare M5370 and SZ1 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic SZ1 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Easyshare M5370 and SZ1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you will need to factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic SZ1 sensor size comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic SZ1 Portrait photography highlights
34
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 Street photography features
Panasonic SZ1 Street photography features
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (131g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Easyshare M5370
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ1
29
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Easyshare M5370
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ1
72
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
70
lighter than competitors (131 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic SZ1 Landscape photography highlights
43
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 Vlogging advice
Panasonic SZ1 Vlogging advice
32
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
has touchscreen
offers face detect focus
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
32
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (131g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Easyshare M5370 and Panasonic SZ1
 Kodak Easyshare M5370Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
General Information
Company Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak Easyshare M5370 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-09-14 2012-01-09
Body design 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 16MP 16MP
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 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
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 speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-1, H.264 MPEG-4
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lbs) 131 grams (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 - 250 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7006 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD/MicroSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $160 $179