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Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

Portability
68 Imaging
39 Features
42 Overall
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Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
Portability
78 Imaging
37 Features
34 Overall
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Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-810 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
  • Launched January 2012
Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
  • 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
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Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the SP-810 UZ (14MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was brought out 6 months after the SP-810 UZ so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the Z5120 grades versus the SP-810 UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary 

        

          

            
Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

          

          

            
 Z5120 SP-810 UZ 
Focus manually  More accurate focusing
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Kodak Z5120

          

          

            
 SP-810 UZ Z5120 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Olympus SP-810 UZ

          

          

            
 Z5120 SP-810 UZ 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither contains Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z5120 has got outer dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Olympus SP-810 UZ has dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).
Take a look at the Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Z5120 against the SP-810 UZ.
Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z5120 and SP-810 UZ is 68 and 78 respectively.
Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Normally, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5120 and SP-810 UZ.
Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Kodak Z5120 to result in extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively.

            Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Kodak Z5120
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
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 focusing manually
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 has face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW files
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 comes with face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 no manual exposure
 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 features
Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography features
55
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
50
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Kodak Z5120 as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Sports photography camera
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 incredible zoom range (26-676mm  26.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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 great zoom range (24-864mm  36.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
 continuous shooting slow (0.7 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Kodak Z5120 as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Travel photography camera
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 MP count good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (26mm)
 long zoom (676mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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 MP count good (14MP)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 great reach (864mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison
 Kodak Z5120 as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
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 focusing manually
 decently wide (26mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 delivers RAW files
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of Timelapse recording
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14MP)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
 no manual exposure
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Kodak Z5120 Vlogging info
Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging info
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 decently wide (26mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect autofocus
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of microphone port
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detection focusing
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of external microphone port
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Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Olympus SP-810 UZ
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Olympus SP-810 UZ
General Information
Company Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Olympus SP-810 UZ
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-10 2011-07-27
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 2456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 24-864mm (36.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 1/4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per sec 0.7 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 8.90 m 6.20 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 445g (0.98 pounds) 413g (0.91 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $200 $280