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Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P510

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P510 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P510 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 P510
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 555g - 120 x 83 x 102mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon P500
  • Updated by Nikon P520
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Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P510 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Kodak Z5120 versus Nikon P510, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Nikon. The image resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the P510 (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was manufactured 5 months earlier than the P510 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the Z5120 scores vs the P510 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Nikon P510

 Z5120 P510 

Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Kodak Z5120

 P510 Z5120 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Nikon P510

 Z5120 P510 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2012Similar age
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P510 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Kodak Z5120 features outside 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 P510 has specifications of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") along with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Z5120 and the P510.

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P510 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z5120 and P510 is 68 and 66 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P510 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P510 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The picture underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5120 and P510.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of files however you would want to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P510 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P510 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Portrait photography features
Nikon P510 Portrait photography features
50
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
44
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Street photography advice
Nikon P510 Street photography advice
55
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
51
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average in class (555 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z5120
Sports photography with Nikon P510
44
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
51
great zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Travel photography information
Nikon P510 Travel photography information
57
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1000mm)
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
heavier than average in class (555g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z5120
Landscape photography with Nikon P510
52
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
47
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Vlogging info
Nikon P510 Vlogging info
26
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
27
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
heavier than average in class (555 grams)
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Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Nikon P510
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Nikon Coolpix P510
General Information
Brand Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Nikon Coolpix P510
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-10 2012-07-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 2456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.90 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445g (0.98 pounds) 555g (1.22 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 120 x 83 x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0")
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 - 200 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $200 $600