Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Pentax P80

The following is a extended review of the Kodak Easyshare M5370 versus Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Kodak and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the Easyshare M5370 (16MP) and P80 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Easyshare M5370 was revealed 2 years after the P80 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the Easyshare M5370 matches up versus the P80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak Easyshare M5370 & Pentax Optio P80. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak Easyshare M5370 Gallery & Pentax P80 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Kodak Easyshare M5370 features exterior measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Pentax P80 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Easyshare M5370 vs the P80.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Easyshare M5370 and P80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Easyshare M5370 and P80.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Kodak Easyshare M5370 to produce more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent Easyshare M5370 will have a benefit in sensor technology.