Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Zeiss ZX1

In this article, we are looking at the Kodak Easyshare M5370 and Zeiss ZX1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Kodak and Zeiss. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the Easyshare M5370 (16MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the Easyshare M5370 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor size.

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The Easyshare M5370 was introduced 8 years before the ZX1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Kodak Easyshare M5370 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Easyshare M5370 scores against the ZX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak Easyshare M5370 & Zeiss ZX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak Easyshare M5370 Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Easyshare M5370 provides outside dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has dimensions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Easyshare M5370 and the ZX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Easyshare M5370 and ZX1 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Easyshare M5370 and ZX1.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Easyshare M5370 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Zeiss ZX1 will show greater detail using its extra 21MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older Easyshare M5370 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.