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Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon L820

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L820 front
Portability
72
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon L820 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Nikon L820
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-675mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 470g - 111 x 76 x 85mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Older Model is Nikon L810
  • Replacement is Nikon L830
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Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon L820 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Kodak Z5120 versus Nikon L820, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Nikon. The resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the L820 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was unveiled 12 months prior to the L820 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Z5120 matches up versus the L820 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Nikon L820

 Z5120 L820 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the Kodak Z5120

 L820 Z5120 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 12 months
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Nikon L820

 Z5120 L820 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon L820 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z5120 provides outside 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) while the Nikon L820 has proportions of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Z5120 vs the L820.

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon L820 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Z5120 and L820 is 68 and 72 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon L820 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon L820 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5120 and L820.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images although you should really consider the age of the products into consideration. The older Z5120 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon L820 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon L820 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon L820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Portrait photography details
Nikon L820 Portrait photography details
50
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z5120
Street photography with Nikon L820
55
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
38
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition (470g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Sports photography advice
Nikon L820 Sports photography advice
44
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
36
excellent zoom range (23-675mm 29.3 x zoom)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Travel photography information
Nikon L820 Travel photography information
57
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (23mm)
long reach (675mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (470 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Landscape photography information
Nikon L820 Landscape photography information
52
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
36
rather wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Vlogging info
Nikon L820 Vlogging info
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
24
rather wide (23mm)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (470 grams)
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Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon L820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Nikon L820
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Nikon Coolpix L820
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Nikon Coolpix L820
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-10 2013-01-29
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 2456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 23-675mm (29.3x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.90 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 -
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445 grams (0.98 lbs) 470 grams (1.04 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 111 x 76 x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 320 shots
Battery form - AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $200 $192