Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Pentax VS20

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Pentax VS20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Pentax. The image resolution of the Easyshare M5370 (16MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Easyshare M5370 was manufactured 4 months before the VS20 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Easyshare M5370 scores vs the VS20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak Easyshare M5370 and Pentax Optio VS20. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak Easyshare M5370 Gallery and Pentax VS20 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak Easyshare M5370 comes with outside 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 Pentax VS20 has specifications of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

See the Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Pentax VS20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Easyshare M5370 and the VS20.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Easyshare M5370 and VS20 is 95 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Easyshare M5370 and VS20.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos however you should always take the release date of the cameras into account.