Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic ZS1

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Kodak Easyshare M5370 versus Panasonic ZS1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the Easyshare M5370 (16MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the Easyshare M5370 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") come with different sensor sizing.

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The Easyshare M5370 was manufactured 2 years later than the ZS1 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Easyshare M5370 scores vs the ZS1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak Easyshare M5370 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak Easyshare M5370 Gallery and Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Easyshare M5370 enjoys physical dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS1 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Easyshare M5370 versus Panasonic ZS1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Easyshare M5370 versus the ZS1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Easyshare M5370 and ZS1 is 95 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The graphic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Easyshare M5370 and ZS1.

Plainly, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Easyshare M5370 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Kodak Easyshare M5370 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer Easyshare M5370 should have an edge in sensor technology.