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Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
35
Overall
36
Kodak Easyshare M5370 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic ZS20 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
  • Released September 2011
Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Announced April 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS15
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS25
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Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Kodak Easyshare M5370 versus Panasonic ZS20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Easyshare M5370 (16MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Easyshare M5370 was brought out 7 months prior to the ZS20 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the Easyshare M5370 matches up against the ZS20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Easyshare M5370 over the Panasonic ZS20

 Easyshare M5370 ZS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Kodak Easyshare M5370

 ZS20 Easyshare M5370 
AnnouncedApril 2012September 2011More modern by 7 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Easyshare M5370 and Panasonic ZS20

 Easyshare M5370 ZS20 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak Easyshare M5370 enjoys exterior measurements 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 ZS20 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check the Kodak Easyshare M5370 versus Panasonic ZS20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Easyshare M5370 vs the ZS20.

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Easyshare M5370 and ZS20 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The picture below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Easyshare M5370 and ZS20.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Kodak Easyshare M5370 to deliver greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged Easyshare M5370 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography info
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Street photography camera
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
65
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than others (206 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Easyshare M5370
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS20
29
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (260 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography highlights
72
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
68
lighter than others (206 grams)
includes touch to focus
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery (260 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Landscape photography camera
42
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery (260 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging factors
32
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
34
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (206 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
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Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Easyshare M5370 and Panasonic ZS20
 Kodak Easyshare M5370Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Make Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak Easyshare M5370 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ30
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-09-14 2012-04-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-1, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150g (0.33 pounds) 206g (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 - 260 photos
Battery type - 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
Pricing at launch $160 $349