Fujifilm S1 vs Kodak Z5120

Its time to look a little more closely at the Fujifilm S1 and Kodak Z5120, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Kodak. The resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the Z5120 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was unveiled 2 years after the Z5120 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm S1 scores versus the Z5120 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S1 and Kodak EasyShare Z5120. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S1 Gallery and Kodak Z5120 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S1 enjoys outer dimensions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Kodak Z5120 has dimensions 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 Fujifilm S1 and Kodak Z5120 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S1 versus the Z5120.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1 and Z5120 is 60 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The picture below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S1 and Z5120.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures although you may want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern Fujifilm S1 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.