Canon G16 vs Kodak Z5120

On this page, we are matching up the Canon G16 vs Kodak Z5120, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Kodak. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the G16 (12MP) and Z5120 (16MP) and the G16 (1/1.7") and Z5120 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The G16 was launched 23 months after the Z5120 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon G16 being a Compact camera and the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the G16 scores vs the Z5120 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G16 and Kodak EasyShare Z5120. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G16 Gallery and Kodak Z5120 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon G16 provides physical dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Kodak Z5120 has proportions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

See the Canon G16 vs Kodak Z5120 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the G16 versus the Z5120.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and Z5120 is 85 and 68 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The image underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G16 and Z5120.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G16 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Kodak Z5120 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The younger G16 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.