Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SZ-11

Lets take a deeper look at the Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SZ-11, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was released 6 months later than the SZ-11 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Z5120 scores vs the SZ-11 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z5120 & Olympus SZ-11. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak Z5120 Gallery & Olympus SZ-11 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. 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 SZ-11 has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Z5120 vs the SZ-11.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Z5120 and SZ-11 is 68 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5120 and SZ-11.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Kodak Z5120 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively.