Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus E-1

In this article, we are comparing the Kodak Z5120 versus Olympus E-1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro DSLR by brands Kodak and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z5120 (16MP) and E-1 (5MP) and the Z5120 (1/2.3") and E-1 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The Z5120 was launched 8 years later than the E-1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Z5120 matches up vs the E-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z5120 & Olympus E-1. The complete galleries are available at Kodak Z5120 Gallery & Olympus E-1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. 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) and the Olympus E-1 has proportions of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Z5120 against the E-1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z5120 and E-1 is 68 and 59 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5120 and E-1.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z5120 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Kodak Z5120 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent Z5120 provides an edge in sensor technology.