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Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
35
Overall
36
Kodak Easyshare M5370 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Pentax WG-1 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
  • Announced September 2011
Pentax WG-1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2011
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Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Pentax WG-1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Kodak and Pentax. The image resolution of the Easyshare M5370 (16MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Easyshare M5370 was announced 8 months later than the WG-1 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the Easyshare M5370 matches up against the WG-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Easyshare M5370 over the Pentax WG-1

 Easyshare M5370 WG-1 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011February 2011More recent by 8 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Kodak Easyshare M5370

 WG-1 Easyshare M5370 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Kodak Easyshare M5370 and Pentax WG-1

 Easyshare M5370 WG-1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak Easyshare M5370 offers outside dimensions 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 WG-1 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Pentax WG-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Easyshare M5370 against the WG-1.

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Easyshare M5370 and WG-1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Easyshare M5370 and WG-1.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Kodak Easyshare M5370 to give you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The more modern Easyshare M5370 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 Street photography features
Pentax WG-1 Street photography features
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
54
environment proofing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Sports photography camera
29
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
36
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 Travel photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 Travel photography highlights
72
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
71
environment proofing
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 Landscape photography information
Pentax WG-1 Landscape photography information
42
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Vlogging camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
25
fairly wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Easyshare M5370 and Pentax WG-1
 Kodak Easyshare M5370Pentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Pentax
Model type Kodak Easyshare M5370 Pentax Optio WG-1
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2011-09-14 2011-02-07
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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-1, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 gr (0.33 pounds) 157 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical 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 All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7006 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type MicroSD/MicroSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $160 $350