Kodak Z5120 vs Kodak Z981

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.

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.

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).

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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.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z5120 and Z981 is 68 and 66 respectively.

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.