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Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs

Kodak Z5120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 445g - 124 x 91 x 105mm
  • Announced January 2012
Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Photography Glossary

Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Kodak Z5120 and Olympus SP-620 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the SP-620 UZ (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was revealed within a month of the SP-620 UZ and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Z5120 matches up vs the SP-620 UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 Z5120 SP-620 UZ 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Kodak Z5120

 SP-620 UZ Z5120 

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Olympus SP-620 UZ

 Z5120 SP-620 UZ 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2012Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z5120 offers physical dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Olympus SP-620 UZ has proportions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

See the Kodak Z5120 and Olympus SP-620 UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Z5120 and the SP-620 UZ.

Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z5120 and SP-620 UZ is 68 and 78 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The picture here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5120 and SP-620 UZ.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you would want to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
50
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Street photography highlights
Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography highlights
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography highlights
44
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
48
amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z5120
Travel photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
57
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (525mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
52
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
41
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Vlogging info
Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging info
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
28
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Olympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Company Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Olympus SP-620 UZ
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-10 2012-01-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 2456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.90 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445g (0.98 lb) 435g (0.96 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9")
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 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $200 $199