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Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
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Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-600 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
  • Launched January 2012
Olympus SP-600 UZ
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 Z5120 SP-600 UZ 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2010Fresher by 24 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Kodak Z5120

 SP-600 UZ Z5120 

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Olympus SP-600 UZ

 Z5120 SP-600 UZ 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Portrait photography details
Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography details
50
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
36
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z5120
Sports photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
44
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
31
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z5120
Travel photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
57
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Landscape photography information
Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography information
52
you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
29
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Vlogging information
Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging information
26
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
20
pretty wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Olympus SP-600 UZ
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Olympus SP-600 UZ
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