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Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon L810

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon L810 Key Specs

Kodak Z5120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 445g - 124 x 91 x 105mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Successor is Nikon L820
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Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon L810 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon L810, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Kodak and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the L810 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was brought out within a month of the L810 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L810 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Z5120 scores versus the L810 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Nikon L810

 Z5120 L810 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Kodak Z5120

 L810 Z5120 
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Nikon L810

 Z5120 L810 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2012Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon L810 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z5120 comes with exterior dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Nikon L810 has proportions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Z5120 compared to the L810.

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon L810 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Z5120 and L810 is 68 and 74 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon L810 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon L810 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The graphic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5120 and L810.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you might want to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon L810 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon L810 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon L810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Portrait photography details
Nikon L810 Portrait photography details
50
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Street photography info
Nikon L810 Street photography info
55
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Sports photography factors
Nikon L810 Sports photography factors
44
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
great zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.2 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Travel photography factors
Nikon L810 Travel photography factors
57
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
very long zoom (585mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Landscape photography information
Nikon L810 Landscape photography information
52
focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
41
decently wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Vlogging highlights
Nikon L810 Vlogging highlights
26
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
27
decently wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon L810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Nikon L810
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Nikon Coolpix L810
General Information
Brand Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Nikon Coolpix L810
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-10 2012-02-01
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 2456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 23-585mm (25.4x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 1.2 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.90 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 grams (0.98 lbs) 430 grams (0.95 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 300 pictures
Battery format - AA
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $200 $280