Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon B700

Its time to look more closely at the Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon B700, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Nikon. The resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the B700 (20MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the B700 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the Z5120 scores versus the B700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z5120 & Nikon Coolpix B700. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak Z5120 Gallery & Nikon B700 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z5120 enjoys outer dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Nikon B700 has dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon B700 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Z5120 vs the B700.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Z5120 and B700 is 68 and 65 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The image below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5120 and B700.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon B700 to give you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Z5120 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.