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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Kodak Z5120

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Kodak Z5120 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm HS30EXR
Kodak Z5120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 445g - 124 x 91 x 105mm
  • Released January 2012
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Kodak Z5120 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Kodak Z5120, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Kodak. The resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the Z5120 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and Z5120 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The HS20 EXR was revealed 12 months prior to the Z5120 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the HS20 EXR grades against the Z5120 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Kodak Z5120

 HS20 EXR Z5120 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 Z5120 HS20 EXR 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 12 months

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Kodak Z5120

 HS20 EXR Z5120 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Kodak Z5120 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR has got outer dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") and a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z5120 has sizing 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 FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Kodak Z5120 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the HS20 EXR against the Z5120.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Kodak Z5120 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the HS20 EXR and Z5120 is 58 and 68 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Kodak Z5120 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Kodak Z5120 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the HS20 EXR and Z5120.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The HS20 EXR has the bigger sensor which will make getting bokeh less difficult. The older HS20 EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Kodak Z5120 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Kodak Z5120 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Kodak Z5120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Portrait photography info
Kodak Z5120 Portrait photography info
55
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2")
50
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Street photography features
Kodak Z5120 Street photography features
54
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2")
heavier than competitors (730 grams)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Sports photography with Kodak Z5120
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amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Z5120 as a Travel photography camera
51
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (730g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Landscape photography highlights
Kodak Z5120 Landscape photography highlights
51
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
supports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse recording
52
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Vlogging details
Kodak Z5120 Vlogging details
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competitors (730g)
26
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Kodak Z5120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Kodak Z5120
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRKodak EasyShare Z5120
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Kodak
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Kodak EasyShare Z5120
Also called FinePix HS22 EXR -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2012-01-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 2456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 8.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 80 fps), 320 x 112 (320 fps), 320 x 240 (160 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 730 gr (1.61 pounds) 445 gr (0.98 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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