Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ
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Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
- 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
- Introduced February 2010
- Older Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
- Later Model is Olympus SP-610UZ

Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Overview
Here is a thorough analysis of the Kodak Z5120 versus Olympus SP-600 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Kodak and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z5120 (16MP) and SP-600 UZ (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Z5120 was launched 24 months later than the SP-600 UZ making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the Z5120 grades vs the SP-600 UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z5120 and Olympus SP-600 UZ. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak Z5120 Gallery and Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ
Z5120 | SP-600 UZ | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 24 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Kodak Z5120
SP-600 UZ | Z5120 |
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Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Olympus SP-600 UZ
Z5120 | SP-600 UZ | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z5120 comes with external 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-600 UZ has proportions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).
See the Kodak Z5120 versus Olympus SP-600 UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Z5120 against the SP-600 UZ.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Z5120 and SP-600 UZ is 68 and 69 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5120 and SP-600 UZ.
Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Kodak Z5120 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent Z5120 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

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Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 | Olympus SP-600 UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Kodak | Olympus |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z5120 | Olympus SP-600 UZ |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-01-10 | 2010-02-02 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 2456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
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 | - | 143 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 28-420mm (15.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.5-5.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16 seconds | 1/2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.90 m | 3.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 445g (0.98 pounds) | 455g (1.00 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") |
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 ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $200 | $189 |