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Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P610

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P610 front
Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P610 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
  • Released January 2012
Nikon P610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Succeeded the Nikon P600
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Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P610 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Kodak Z5120 and Nikon P610, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Kodak and Nikon. The resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the P610 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was introduced 4 years earlier than the P610 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Z5120 grades versus the P610 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Nikon P610

 Z5120 P610 

Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the Kodak Z5120

 P610 Z5120 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2012More modern by 37 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Nikon P610

 Z5120 P610 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P610 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z5120 enjoys exterior dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Nikon P610 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Z5120 vs the P610.

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P610 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z5120 and P610 is 68 and 65 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P610 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P610 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The image here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5120 and P610.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of files but you have to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged Z5120 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P610 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P610 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z5120
Portrait photography with Nikon P610
50
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
44
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Street photography factors
Nikon P610 Street photography factors
55
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
50
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than others (565 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Sports photography features
Nikon P610 Sports photography features
44
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
53
incredible zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z5120
Travel photography with Nikon P610
57
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (1440mm)
heavier than others (565g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Landscape photography factors
Nikon P610 Landscape photography factors
52
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
50
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Vlogging info
Nikon P610 Vlogging info
26
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
59
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than others (565g)
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Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Nikon P610
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Nikon Coolpix P610
General Information
Brand Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Nikon Coolpix P610
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-10 2015-02-10
Physical type 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 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 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.90 m 7.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445 gr (0.98 lb) 565 gr (1.25 lb)
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 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 - 330 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $200 $430