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Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P520

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P520 front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P520 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 P520
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 550g - 125 x 84 x 102mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Old Model is Nikon P510
  • Later Model is Nikon P530
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Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P520 Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P520, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the P520 (18MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was revealed 12 months prior to the P520 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the Z5120 grades vs the P520 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Nikon P520

 Z5120 P520 

Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Kodak Z5120

 P520 Z5120 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 12 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
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Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Nikon P520

 Z5120 P520 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P520 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z5120 enjoys 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) and the Nikon P520 has measurements of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P520 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Z5120 compared to the P520.

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P520 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Z5120 and P520 is 68 and 66 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P520 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P520 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The pic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5120 and P520.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon P520 to provide extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Z5120 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P520 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P520 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P520 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P520 as a Portrait photography camera
50
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
41
manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z5120
Street photography with Nikon P520
55
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
51
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others (550g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Sports photography highlights
Nikon P520 Sports photography highlights
44
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
46
incredible zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P520 as a Travel photography camera
57
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
resolution is good (18MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (1000mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
more heavy than others (550 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Landscape photography information
Nikon P520 Landscape photography information
52
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
46
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Vlogging highlights
Nikon P520 Vlogging highlights
26
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
57
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than others (550g)
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Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P520 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Nikon P520
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Nikon Coolpix P520
General Information
Make Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Nikon Coolpix P520
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 2456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3.2"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.90 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445 gr (0.98 pounds) 550 gr (1.21 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 125 x 84 x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0")
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 - 200 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $200 $380