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Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Pentax S1

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Kodak Easyshare M5370 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Pentax S1 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
  • Introduced September 2011
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched March 2011
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Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Pentax S1 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Kodak Easyshare M5370 and Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Kodak and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Easyshare M5370 (16MP) and the S1 (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Easyshare M5370 was manufactured 7 months later than the S1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the Easyshare M5370 matches up vs the S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Easyshare M5370 over the Pentax S1

 Easyshare M5370 S1 
LaunchedSeptember 2011March 2011More recent by 7 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Kodak Easyshare M5370

 S1 Easyshare M5370 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Kodak Easyshare M5370 and Pentax S1

 Easyshare M5370 S1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Easyshare M5370 offers exterior measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Pentax S1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak Easyshare M5370 and Pentax S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Easyshare M5370 vs the S1.

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Easyshare M5370 and S1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Easyshare M5370 and S1.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Kodak Easyshare M5370 to render more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher Easyshare M5370 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Portrait photography camera
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 Street photography features
Pentax S1 Street photography features
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 Sports photography factors
Pentax S1 Sports photography factors
29
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Easyshare M5370
Travel photography with Pentax S1
72
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
64
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax S1 Landscape photography highlights
43
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 Vlogging information
Pentax S1 Vlogging information
32
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detect autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Easyshare M5370 and Pentax S1
 Kodak Easyshare M5370Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Make Kodak Pentax
Model Kodak Easyshare M5370 Pentax Optio S1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-09-14 2011-03-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-1, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 grams (0.33 pounds) 157 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" 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 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7006 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type MicroSD/MicroSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $160 $174