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Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P600

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P600 front
Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P600 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
  • Launched January 2012
Nikon P600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Successor is Nikon P610
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Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P600 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Kodak Z5120 and Nikon P600, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Nikon. The resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the P600 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was revealed 3 years before the P600 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Z5120 scores against the P600 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Nikon P600

 Z5120 P600 

Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Kodak Z5120

 P600 Z5120 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2012More modern by 25 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Nikon P600

 Z5120 P600 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P600 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z5120 enjoys physical measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Nikon P600 has measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Look at the Kodak Z5120 and Nikon P600 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Z5120 vs the P600.

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P600 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z5120 and P600 is 68 and 65 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P600 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P600 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The image underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5120 and P600.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images although you need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged Z5120 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P600 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P600 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Portrait photography factors
Nikon P600 Portrait photography factors
50
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
44
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Street photography factors
Nikon P600 Street photography factors
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
50
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (565g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Sports photography advice
Nikon P600 Sports photography advice
44
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
53
great zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P600 as a Travel photography camera
57
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (1440mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (565 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Landscape photography details
Nikon P600 Landscape photography details
52
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
saves RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
47
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P600 as a Vlogging camera
26
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
59
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition in class (565g)
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Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Nikon P600
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Nikon Coolpix P600
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Nikon Coolpix P600
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-10 2014-02-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 2456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.90 m 7.50 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
External flash
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 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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 445 gr (0.98 lbs) 565 gr (1.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 330 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $200 $750