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Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon L120

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon L120 Key Specs

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
  • Released January 2012
Nikon L120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 431g - 110 x 77 x 78mm
  • Announced February 2011
  • Superseded the Nikon L110
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Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon L120 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Kodak Z5120 and Nikon L120, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Nikon. The resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the L120 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Z5120 was announced 12 months after the L120 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L120 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Z5120 matches up against the L120 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Nikon L120

 Z5120 L120 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2011More modern by 12 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Kodak Z5120

 L120 Z5120 
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Nikon L120

 Z5120 L120 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak Z5120 provides exterior measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Nikon L120 has sizing of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

See the Kodak Z5120 and Nikon L120 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Z5120 vs the L120.

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon L120 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z5120 and L120 is 68 and 75 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The image below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5120 and L120.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Kodak Z5120 to deliver greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern Z5120 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Portrait photography info
Nikon L120 Portrait photography info
50
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
33
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z5120
Street photography with Nikon L120
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Sports photography information
Nikon L120 Sports photography information
44
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
43
great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Travel photography information
Nikon L120 Travel photography information
57
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (525mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Landscape photography information
Nikon L120 Landscape photography information
52
has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z5120
Vlogging with Nikon L120
26
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
27
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Nikon L120
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Nikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Nikon Coolpix L120
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-10 2011-02-09
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 2456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.90 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 gr (0.98 pounds) 431 gr (0.95 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 330 images
Form of battery - AA
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $200 $300