Fujifilm S1500 vs Kodak Z5120

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm S1500 versus Kodak Z5120, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Kodak. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and Z5120 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1500 was unveiled 3 years before the Z5120 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm S1500 scores versus the Z5120 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S1500 and Kodak EasyShare Z5120. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S1500 Gallery and Kodak Z5120 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S1500 features external dimensions of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Kodak Z5120 has dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S1500 versus Kodak Z5120 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 versus the Z5120.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1500 and Z5120 is 82 and 68 respectively.

Typically, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1500 and Z5120.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Kodak Z5120 to result in more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1500 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.