Kodak Z5120 vs Kodak Z981
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![Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Kodak-EasyShare-Z5120/Kodak-Z5120-front.jpg)
![Kodak EasyShare Z981 front Kodak EasyShare Z981 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Kodak-EasyShare-Z981/Kodak-Z981-front.jpg)
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Kodak Z5120 vs Kodak Z981 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 540g - 124 x 85 x 105mm
- Announced July 2010
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Kodak Z5120 vs Kodak Z981 Overview
Below is a detailed comparison of the Kodak Z5120 and Kodak Z981, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are designed by Kodak. The resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the Z981 (14MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
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The Z5120 was launched 19 months later than the Z981 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Z5120 scores versus the Z981 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Kodak Z5120 vs Kodak Z981 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z5120 & Kodak EasyShare Z981. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak Z5120 Gallery & Kodak Z981 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Kodak Z981
Z5120 | Z981 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | More recent by 19 months |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 201k | Sharper display (+29k dot) |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Kodak Z5120
Z981 | Z5120 |
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Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Kodak Z981
Z5120 | Z981 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Kodak Z5120 vs Kodak Z981 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z5120 has physical measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Kodak Z981 has measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).
Contrast the Kodak Z5120 and Kodak Z981 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Z5120 and the Z981.
![Kodak Z5120 vs Kodak Z981 size comparison Kodak Z5120 vs Kodak Z981 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Kodak-EasyShare-Z5120-vs-Kodak-EasyShare-Z981-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z5120 and Z981 is 68 and 66 respectively.
![Kodak Z5120 vs Kodak Z981 top view buttons comparison Kodak Z5120 vs Kodak Z981 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Kodak-EasyShare-Z5120-vs-Kodak-EasyShare-Z981-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Kodak Z5120 vs Kodak Z981 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5120 and Z981.
As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Kodak Z5120 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Z5120 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
![Kodak Z5120 vs Kodak Z981 sensor size comparison Kodak Z5120 vs Kodak Z981 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Kodak-EasyShare-Z5120-vs-Kodak-EasyShare-Z981-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Kodak Z5120 vs Kodak Z981 Screen and ViewFinder
![Kodak Z5120 vs Kodak Z981 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Kodak Z5120 vs Kodak Z981 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Kodak-EasyShare-Z5120-vs-Kodak-EasyShare-Z981-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Kodak Z5120 vs Kodak Z981 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 | Kodak EasyShare Z981 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Kodak | Kodak |
Model | Kodak EasyShare Z5120 | Kodak EasyShare Z981 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-01-10 | 2010-07-06 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 2456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 201k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16 seconds | 16 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 8.90 m | 6.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
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 | 445 grams (0.98 lb) | 540 grams (1.19 lb) |
Dimensions | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") | 124 x 85 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" 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 | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $200 | $299 |