Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P100
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Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P100 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-678mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 481g - 114 x 83 x 99mm
- Released July 2010

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P100 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Kodak Z5120 versus Nikon P100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Kodak and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z5120 (16MP) and P100 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Z5120 was launched 19 months after the P100 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Z5120 grades vs the P100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P100 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z5120 and Nikon Coolpix P100. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak Z5120 Gallery and Nikon P100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Nikon P100
Z5120 | P100 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | More modern by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Kodak Z5120
P100 | Z5120 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Nikon P100
Z5120 | P100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P100 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Kodak Z5120 has got physical 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 P100 has specifications of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") along with a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs).
Analyze the Kodak Z5120 versus Nikon P100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z5120 vs the P100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Z5120 and P100 is 68 and 68 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P100 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5120 and P100.
As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Kodak Z5120 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Z5120 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

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Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P100 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 | Nikon Coolpix P100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Kodak | Nikon |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z5120 | Nikon Coolpix P100 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-01-10 | 2010-07-06 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 2456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 26-678mm (26.1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.90 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 445g (0.98 pounds) | 481g (1.06 pounds) |
Dimensions | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") | 114 x 83 x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") |
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 ID | 4 x AA | EN-EL5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 to 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $200 | $400 |