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Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon D7500

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Nikon D7500 front
Portability
60
Imaging
66
Features
92
Overall
76

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon D7500 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 D7500
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 1640000)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 720g - 136 x 104 x 73mm
  • Announced April 2017
  • Superseded the Nikon D7200
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Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon D7500 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Kodak Z5120 and Nikon D7500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Kodak and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the Z5120 (16MP) and D7500 (21MP) and the Z5120 (1/2.3") and D7500 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The Z5120 was brought out 6 years earlier than the D7500 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon D7500 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the Z5120 matches up vs the D7500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Nikon D7500

 Z5120 D7500 

Reasons to pick Nikon D7500 over the Kodak Z5120

 D7500 Z5120 
AnnouncedApril 2017January 2012Newer by 63 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Nikon D7500

 Z5120 D7500 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon D7500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak Z5120 enjoys exterior dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Nikon D7500 has sizing of 136mm x 104mm x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") along with a weight of 720 grams (1.59 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Z5120 versus the D7500.

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon D7500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z5120 and D7500 is 68 and 60 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon D7500 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon D7500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The picture here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5120 and D7500.

All in all, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z5120 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Nikon D7500 will offer you extra detail having its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged Z5120 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon D7500 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon D7500 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon D7500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D7500 Portrait photography highlights
50
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
79
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Street photography advice
Nikon D7500 Street photography advice
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
76
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
environment sealing
great ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Sports photography highlights
Nikon D7500 Sports photography highlights
44
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
83
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Travel photography highlights
Nikon D7500 Travel photography highlights
57
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
environment sealing
has bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
flash built-in
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z5120
Landscape photography with Nikon D7500
52
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
82
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
image stabilization
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
great ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Vlogging advice
Nikon D7500 Vlogging advice
26
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
35
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon D7500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Nikon D7500
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Nikon D7500
General Information
Company Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Nikon D7500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Released 2012-01-10 2017-04-12
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 5
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 21MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 2456 5568 x 3712
Highest native ISO 6400 51200
Highest enhanced ISO - 1640000
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 51
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3.2"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.90 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless plus sync connector)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445g (0.98 lb) 720g (1.59 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 136 x 104 x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 86
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1483
Other
Battery life - 950 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL15a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $200 $1,247