Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z5120 and Olympus SP-620 UZ. The full galleries are provided at Kodak Z5120 Gallery and Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Kodak Z5120
SP-620 UZ | Z5120 |
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Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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 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.

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Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 | Olympus SP-620 UZ | |
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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 |