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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Z5120

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Z5120 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released May 2012
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
  • Introduced January 2012
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Z5120 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Z5120, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Kodak. The resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the Z5120 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was revealed 5 months after the Z5120 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-ZR300 matches up versus the Z5120 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Kodak Z5120

 EX-ZR300 Z5120 
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 Z5120 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Kodak Z5120

 EX-ZR300 Z5120 
IntroducedMay 2012January 2012Similar age
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Z5120 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR300 offers physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Kodak Z5120 has proportions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Z5120 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR300 vs the Z5120.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Z5120 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and Z5120 is 92 and 68 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Z5120 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Z5120 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The image below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and Z5120.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs although you should always consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Z5120 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Z5120 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Z5120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography features
Kodak Z5120 Portrait photography features
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
50
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography details
Kodak Z5120 Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography advice
Kodak Z5120 Sports photography advice
55
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
great battery (500 per charge)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography details
Kodak Z5120 Travel photography details
71
great battery (500 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
57
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography factors
Kodak Z5120 Landscape photography factors
52
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
great battery (500 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
52
focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging details
Kodak Z5120 Vlogging details
33
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
26
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Z5120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Kodak Z5120
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Kodak EasyShare Z5120
General Information
Company Casio Kodak
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Kodak EasyShare Z5120
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-05-22 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 2456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 8.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) 445 grams (0.98 lb)
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 Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $329 $200