Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic ZS30
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Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs
(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
- Launched September 2011
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2013
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS25
- Successor is Panasonic ZS35

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview
Following is a detailed overview of the Kodak Easyshare M5370 versus Panasonic ZS30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Easyshare M5370 (16MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Easyshare M5370 was launched 16 months earlier than the ZS30 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Easyshare M5370 matches up vs the ZS30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic ZS30 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak Easyshare M5370 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak Easyshare M5370 Gallery & Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Easyshare M5370 over the Panasonic ZS30
Easyshare M5370 | ZS30 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Kodak Easyshare M5370
ZS30 | Easyshare M5370 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | September 2011 | More modern by 16 months |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Easyshare M5370 and Panasonic ZS30
Easyshare M5370 | ZS30 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak Easyshare M5370 has outside dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS30 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Take a look at the Kodak Easyshare M5370 versus Panasonic ZS30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Easyshare M5370 and the ZS30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Easyshare M5370 and ZS30 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Easyshare M5370 and ZS30.
Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic ZS30 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged Easyshare M5370 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

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Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications
Kodak Easyshare M5370 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Kodak | Panasonic |
Model | Kodak Easyshare M5370 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-TZ40 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-09-14 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 15 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1200 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
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 | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-1, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 150 gr (0.33 pounds) | 198 gr (0.44 pounds) |
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 Overall 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 form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | KLIC-7006 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | MicroSD/MicroSDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $160 | $250 |