Kodak Z5120 vs Kodak Z990

The following is a in-depth overview of the Kodak Z5120 versus Kodak Z990, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are offered by Kodak. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Z5120 (16MP) and Z990 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was introduced 13 months after the Z990 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Z5120 matches up versus the Z990 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z5120 & Kodak EasyShare Z990. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak Z5120 Gallery & Kodak Z990 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z5120 provides outer dimensions 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 Z990 has proportions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Z5120 and the Z990.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z5120 and Z990 is 68 and 68 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The image underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5120 and Z990.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Kodak Z5120 to offer you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher Z5120 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.