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Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Olympus SP-590 UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
38
Overall
36

Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ 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
Olympus SP-590 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
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Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Kodak Z5120 versus Olympus SP-590 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Kodak and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Z5120 (16MP) and SP-590 UZ (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was introduced 3 years after the SP-590 UZ which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Z5120 matches up versus the SP-590 UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 Z5120 SP-590 UZ 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 37 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Kodak Z5120

 SP-590 UZ Z5120 

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Olympus SP-590 UZ

 Z5120 SP-590 UZ 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z5120 has got exterior dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-590 UZ has proportions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Z5120 versus Olympus SP-590 UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Z5120 compared to the SP-590 UZ.

Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Z5120 and SP-590 UZ is 68 and 72 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The pic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5120 and SP-590 UZ.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Kodak Z5120 to produce extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent Z5120 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Portrait photography advice
Olympus SP-590 UZ Portrait photography advice
50
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
37
manual focus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Street photography advice
Olympus SP-590 UZ Street photography advice
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
60
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
environment proof
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Sports photography factors
Olympus SP-590 UZ Sports photography factors
44
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
38
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Travel photography factors
Olympus SP-590 UZ Travel photography factors
57
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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environment proof
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Landscape photography details
Olympus SP-590 UZ Landscape photography details
52
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
46
manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z5120
Vlogging with Olympus SP-590 UZ
26
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
24
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Olympus SP-590 UZ
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Olympus SP-590 UZ
General Information
Company Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Olympus SP-590 UZ
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-10 2009-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 2456 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.90 m 8.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 grams (0.98 lbs) 413 grams (0.91 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $200 $249