Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon L31

Lets examine more closely at the Kodak Z5120 versus Nikon L31, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Kodak and Nikon. The image resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the L31 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was introduced 4 years prior to the L31 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L31 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the Z5120 matches up against the L31 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z5120 & Nikon Coolpix L31. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak Z5120 Gallery & Nikon L31 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z5120 offers external dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Nikon L31 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Z5120 against the L31.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Z5120 and L31 is 68 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5120 and L31.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures but you would want to take the age of the products into consideration. The older Z5120 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.