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Fujifilm T500 vs Kodak Z5120

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40

Fujifilm T500 vs Kodak Z5120 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2013
Kodak Z5120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 445g - 124 x 91 x 105mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Fujifilm T500 vs Kodak Z5120 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm T500 and Kodak Z5120, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Kodak. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the Z5120 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was revealed 13 months after the Z5120 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm T500 being a Compact camera and the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm T500 scores vs the Z5120 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Kodak Z5120

 Fujifilm T500 Z5120 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Fujifilm T500

 Z5120 Fujifilm T500 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Kodak Z5120

 Fujifilm T500 Z5120 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm T500 vs Kodak Z5120 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm T500 enjoys physical measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Kodak Z5120 has specifications of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm T500 and Kodak Z5120 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm T500 against the Z5120.

Fujifilm T500 vs Kodak Z5120 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T500 and Z5120 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Kodak Z5120 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Kodak Z5120 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The image underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T500 and Z5120.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images although you may want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger Fujifilm T500 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm T500 vs Kodak Z5120 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Kodak Z5120 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Kodak Z5120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography info
Kodak Z5120 Portrait photography info
34
good MP (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
50
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography highlights
Kodak Z5120 Street photography highlights
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography highlights
Kodak Z5120 Sports photography highlights
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography highlights
Kodak Z5120 Travel photography highlights
75
lighter than competition in class (136g)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
57
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography details
Kodak Z5120 Landscape photography details
41
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
52
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Vlogging factors
Kodak Z5120 Vlogging factors
35
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
26
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Fujifilm T500 vs Kodak Z5120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Kodak Z5120
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Kodak EasyShare Z5120
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Kodak
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T500 Kodak EasyShare Z5120
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 2456
Highest native ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 8.90 m
Flash modes - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 grams (0.30 lbs) 445 grams (0.98 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $200