Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 vs Kodak Easyshare M5370

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 and the Kodak Easyshare M5370, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 was introduced in November 2013 and Kodak Easyshare M5370 was introduced in September 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 Highlights

      • 12.1 MP 1/1.7-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 80 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 23 Focus Points (23 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 920k dot Fixed Screen
      • Electronic Viewfinder
      • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      Kodak Easyshare M5370 Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 64 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 and Kodak Easyshare M5370.

      PROS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1

      Kodak Easyshare M5370

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Light - 192 g (0.42 lb / 6.77 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Video Capture
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 150 g (0.33 lb / 5.29 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1

      Kodak Easyshare M5370

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 52
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1

      Kodak Easyshare M5370

      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 over Kodak Easyshare M5370.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 vs Kodak Easyshare M5370
      Larger Sensor 1/1.7-inch vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 1,600
      RAW Support vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Single Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 200 mm vs 140 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 7.1x vs 5x
      Min Macro Focus Distance 3 cm vs 5 cm
      Image Stabilization vs
      Higher Resolution Screen 920k dot vs 230k dot
      Viewfinder Electronic vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 60 sec vs 8 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/1600 sec
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720
      Speaker Mono vs
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs
      Internal Storage 87 MB vs 64 MB

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      Advantage of Kodak Easyshare M5370

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Kodak Easyshare M5370 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 vs Kodak Easyshare M5370
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12.1 Megapixel vs 16 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 80 vs 64
      Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 vs 4608 x 3456
      Center Autofocus vs
      Touch Screen vs
      Built-in Microphone Mono vs Stereo
      Lighter 192 g (0.42 lb / 6.77 oz) vs 150 g (0.33 lb / 5.29 oz)

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 Kodak Easyshare M5370
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8064
        High Native ISO6,4001,600
        Face Detection
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Mini Micro
        Light192 g (0.42 lb / 6.77 oz)150 g (0.33 lb / 5.29 oz)
        Internal Storage87 MB64 MB
      WEAKNESSES Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 Kodak Easyshare M5370
        Small Sensor1/1.7-inch1/2.3-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 and Kodak Easyshare M5370 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 920k dot and 230k dot resolutions respectively. Kodak Easyshare M5370 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment


      Electronic Viewfinder on Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder. It has a 100% coverage. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Kodak Easyshare M5370.

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 features a 12.1 megapixel 1/1.7-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 7.44 x 5.58 mm and a total area of 41.5 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 6,400 and expands to 80 - 12,800 in boosted mode. Kodak Easyshare M5370 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 64 - 1,600.

      Photography Features

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. Kodak Easyshare M5370 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 2880 x 2160, 2048 x 1536 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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      NFC on Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 has a Mini HDMI and Kodak Easyshare M5370 has a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Kodak Easyshare M5370 comes with KLIC-7006 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Kodak Easyshare M5370 has a single MicroSD/MicroSDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1, and up to 1/1600 sec on Kodak Easyshare M5370. Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 7.00 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 and 3.20 m on Kodak Easyshare M5370..

      Physical Parameters

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 body has dimensions of 103 x 62 x 28 mm (4.06 x 2.44 x 1.1") and Kodak Easyshare M5370 body has dimensions of 101 x 58 x 19 mm (3.98 x 2.28 x 0.75"). Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 weighs 192 g (0.42 lb / 6.77 oz) and Kodak Easyshare M5370 weighs 150 g (0.33 lb / 5.29 oz).

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1

      Kodak Easyshare M5370

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      62 mm

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      58 mm

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      Size comparisons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 and Kodak Easyshare M5370

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 and Kodak Easyshare M5370 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1

      Kodak Easyshare M5370

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1

      Kodak Easyshare M5370

      GOOD
      70
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
      GOOD
      70
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1

      Kodak Easyshare M5370

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1

      Kodak Easyshare M5370

      GOOD
      72
      •   Small Sensor
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      GOOD
      70
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1

      Kodak Easyshare M5370

      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 192 g (0.42 lb / 6.77 oz)
      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 150 g (0.33 lb / 5.29 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1

      Kodak Easyshare M5370

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 192 g (0.42 lb / 6.77 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 150 g (0.33 lb / 5.29 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 and Kodak Easyshare M5370 and give them scores of 65 and 50 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1

      Kodak Easyshare M5370

      OVERALL
      65
      OVERALL
      50

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1

      Kodak Easyshare M5370

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 52
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1

      Kodak Easyshare M5370

      GOOD
      70
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      BAD
      32
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1

      Kodak Easyshare M5370

      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1

      Kodak Easyshare M5370

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1

      Kodak Easyshare M5370

      GOOD
      72
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      GOOD
      70
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1

      Kodak Easyshare M5370

      GOOD
      75
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1

      Kodak Easyshare M5370

      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 192 g (0.42 lb / 6.77 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 150 g (0.33 lb / 5.29 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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