Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Let's examine more closely at the Kodak Z5120 versus Olympus SP-610UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was launched 13 months after the SP-610UZ which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the Z5120 matches up vs the SP-610UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z5120 and Olympus SP-610UZ. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak Z5120 Gallery and Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak Z5120 provides outer dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-610UZ has sizing of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak Z5120 versus Olympus SP-610UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Z5120 vs the SP-610UZ.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Z5120 and SP-610UZ is 68 and 79 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The pic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5120 and SP-610UZ.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Kodak Z5120 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent Z5120 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.