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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Kodak Z5120

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Kodak Z5120 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • New Model is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
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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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Kodak Z5120 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Kodak Z5120, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Kodak. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the Z5120 (16MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and Z5120 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm HS35EXR was unveiled 13 months after the Z5120 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR scores vs the Z5120 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Kodak Z5120

 Fujifilm HS35EXR Z5120 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 13 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 Z5120 Fujifilm HS35EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Kodak Z5120

 Fujifilm HS35EXR Z5120 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Kodak Z5120 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm HS35EXR provides external dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") having a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst 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).

See the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Kodak Z5120 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR compared to the Z5120.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Kodak Z5120 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Z5120 is 59 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Kodak Z5120 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Kodak Z5120 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Z5120.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR provides the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler. The more modern Fujifilm HS35EXR will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Kodak Z5120 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Kodak Z5120 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Kodak Z5120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography advice
Kodak Z5120 Portrait photography advice
56
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2")
50
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Street photography camera
Kodak Z5120 as a Street photography camera
55
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2")
heavier than competitors in class (687g)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Sports photography with Kodak Z5120
55
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery life (600 shots)
sensor is small (1/2")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
low fps (6.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography features
Kodak Z5120 Travel photography features
53
good battery life (600 per charge)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (687 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography info
Kodak Z5120 Landscape photography info
53
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (600 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse mode
52
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Vlogging details
Kodak Z5120 Vlogging details
25
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (687 grams)
26
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Kodak Z5120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Kodak Z5120
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRKodak EasyShare Z5120
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Kodak
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Kodak EasyShare Z5120
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2012-01-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 8.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 687g (1.51 pounds) 445g (0.98 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 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 life 600 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-W126 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $380 $200