Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Panasonic ZS8

The following is a detailed review of the Kodak Easyshare M5370 versus Panasonic ZS8, 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 ZS8 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Easyshare M5370 was announced 2 months after the ZS8 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Easyshare M5370 matches up against the ZS8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak Easyshare M5370 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak Easyshare M5370 Gallery & Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak Easyshare M5370 provides external measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS8 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Easyshare M5370 vs the ZS8.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Easyshare M5370 and ZS8 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Normally, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The picture here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Easyshare M5370 and ZS8.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Kodak Easyshare M5370 to provide greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively.