Canon G3 X vs Kodak Z5120

The following is a complete comparison of the Canon G3 X vs Kodak Z5120, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Kodak. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the G3 X (20MP) and Z5120 (16MP) and the G3 X (1") and Z5120 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The G3 X was introduced 3 years after the Z5120 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the G3 X scores vs the Z5120 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G3 X and Kodak EasyShare Z5120. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G3 X Gallery and Kodak Z5120 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon G3 X comes with exterior measurements of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs) and the Kodak Z5120 has specifications of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Look at the Canon G3 X vs Kodak Z5120 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the G3 X versus the Z5120.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G3 X and Z5120 is 60 and 68 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The pic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G3 X and Z5120.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G3 X having a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon G3 X will result in greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent G3 X should have an advantage in sensor tech.