Fujifilm S8500 vs Kodak Z5120
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Kodak Z5120 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Announced January 2013
(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
- Announced January 2012

Fujifilm S8500 vs Kodak Z5120 Overview
In this article, we are evaluating the Fujifilm S8500 and Kodak Z5120, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Kodak. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the Z5120 (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S8500 was manufactured 13 months after the Z5120 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm S8500 matches up against the Z5120 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Kodak Z5120 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 and Kodak EasyShare Z5120. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery and Kodak Z5120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Kodak Z5120
Fujifilm S8500 | Z5120 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | Newer by 13 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Fujifilm S8500
Z5120 | Fujifilm S8500 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Kodak Z5120
Fujifilm S8500 | Z5120 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Fujifilm S8500 vs Kodak Z5120 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8500 offers external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Kodak Z5120 has proportions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm S8500 and Kodak Z5120 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 versus the Z5120.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8500 and Z5120 is 61 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Kodak Z5120 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8500 and Z5120.
As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you will need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The younger Fujifilm S8500 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Kodak Z5120 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S8500 vs Kodak Z5120 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Kodak EasyShare Z5120 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Kodak |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Kodak EasyShare Z5120 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 2456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1104mm (46.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dot | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 16 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/7000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 8.90 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 670 gr (1.48 lbs) | 445 gr (0.98 lbs) |
Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 model | 4 x AA | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $500 | $200 |