Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic SZ5

Let's look a little more in depth at the Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic SZ5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Easyshare M5370 (16MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Easyshare M5370 was manufactured 10 months before the SZ5 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Easyshare M5370 grades versus the SZ5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak Easyshare M5370 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The entire galleries are available at Kodak Easyshare M5370 Gallery and Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak Easyshare M5370 has outside 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 SZ5 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Look at the Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic SZ5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Easyshare M5370 vs the SZ5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Easyshare M5370 and SZ5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Easyshare M5370 and SZ5.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Kodak Easyshare M5370 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged Easyshare M5370 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.