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Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic SZ8

Portability
95
Imaging
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Features
35
Overall
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Kodak Easyshare M5370 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic SZ8 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 SZ8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic SZ8 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Kodak Easyshare M5370 versus Panasonic SZ8, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Easyshare M5370 (16MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Easyshare M5370 was introduced 3 years earlier than the SZ8 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Easyshare M5370 matches up against the SZ8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Easyshare M5370 over the Panasonic SZ8

 Easyshare M5370 SZ8 
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Kodak Easyshare M5370

 SZ8 Easyshare M5370 
LaunchedJanuary 2014September 2011Fresher by 28 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Easyshare M5370 and Panasonic SZ8

 Easyshare M5370 SZ8 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak Easyshare M5370 has got outer measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ8 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak Easyshare M5370 versus Panasonic SZ8 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Easyshare M5370 compared to the SZ8.

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic SZ8 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Easyshare M5370 and SZ8 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic SZ8 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Easyshare M5370 and SZ8.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older Easyshare M5370 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic SZ8 sensor size comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 Portrait photography information
Panasonic SZ8 Portrait photography information
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 Street photography highlights
Panasonic SZ8 Street photography highlights
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fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (159 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 Sports photography details
Panasonic SZ8 Sports photography details
29
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic SZ8 Travel photography highlights
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
67
lighter than average in class (159g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 Landscape photography details
Panasonic SZ8 Landscape photography details
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decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 Vlogging information
Panasonic SZ8 Vlogging information
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decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
includes face detect autofocus
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
32
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (159 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Easyshare M5370 and Panasonic SZ8
 Kodak Easyshare M5370Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
General Information
Brand Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak Easyshare M5370 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-09-14 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-1, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lbs) 159 gr (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 200 photographs
Battery style - 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
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $160 $275