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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Kodak Z5120

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Kodak Z5120 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2011
Kodak Z5120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 445g - 124 x 91 x 105mm
  • Launched January 2012
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Kodak Z5120 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Kodak Z5120, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Casio and Kodak. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and Z5120 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was announced 5 months prior to the Z5120 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-ZR100 matches up against the Z5120 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Kodak Z5120

 EX-ZR100 Z5120 
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 Z5120 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Kodak Z5120

 EX-ZR100 Z5120 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2012Similar age
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Kodak Z5120 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR100 features outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Kodak Z5120 has sizing of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Kodak Z5120 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR100 against the Z5120.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Kodak Z5120 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and Z5120 is 92 and 68 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Kodak Z5120 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Kodak Z5120 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR100 and Z5120.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Kodak Z5120 to give extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Kodak Z5120 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Kodak Z5120 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Kodak Z5120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak Z5120 as a Portrait photography camera
29
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
50
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Street photography with Kodak Z5120
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (204 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Z5120 as a Sports photography camera
46
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (40.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography information
Kodak Z5120 Travel photography information
63
lighter than average in class (204g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
57
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography advice
Kodak Z5120 Landscape photography advice
43
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
52
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging information
Kodak Z5120 Vlogging information
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (204g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no mic socket
26
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Kodak Z5120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Kodak Z5120
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Kodak EasyShare Z5120
General Information
Company Casio Kodak
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Kodak EasyShare Z5120
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-07-19 2012-01-10
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 2456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 40.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 8.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 gr (0.45 pounds) 445 gr (0.98 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $300 $200