Fujifilm S8400W vs Kodak Z5120

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm S8400W and Kodak Z5120, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Kodak. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the Z5120 (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was revealed 15 months later than the Z5120 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm S8400W matches up against the Z5120 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W and Kodak EasyShare Z5120. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery and Kodak Z5120 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8400W offers physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Kodak Z5120 has measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S8400W and Kodak Z5120 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W compared to the Z5120.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8400W and Z5120 is 61 and 68 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8400W and Z5120.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files although you should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern Fujifilm S8400W should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.