Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic ZS3

Here is a in depth overview of the Kodak Easyshare M5370 and Panasonic ZS3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Easyshare M5370 (16MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Easyshare M5370 was released 2 years later than the ZS3 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the Easyshare M5370 grades vs the ZS3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak Easyshare M5370 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak Easyshare M5370 Gallery & Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Kodak Easyshare M5370 has outside measurements 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 ZS3 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak Easyshare M5370 and Panasonic ZS3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Easyshare M5370 and the ZS3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Easyshare M5370 and ZS3 is 95 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Easyshare M5370 and ZS3.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Kodak Easyshare M5370 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern Easyshare M5370 will have a benefit in sensor technology.