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Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SZ-12

Portability
68
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Olympus SZ-12 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36

Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SZ-12 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Olympus SZ-12
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Released January 2012
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Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SZ-12 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SZ-12, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the SZ-12 (14MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Z5120 was announced within a month of the SZ-12 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-12 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Z5120 matches up versus the SZ-12 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Olympus SZ-12

 Z5120 SZ-12 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Kodak Z5120

 SZ-12 Z5120 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Olympus SZ-12

 Z5120 SZ-12 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SZ-12 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z5120 has outer measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-12 has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SZ-12 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Z5120 compared to the SZ-12.

Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SZ-12 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z5120 and SZ-12 is 68 and 89 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SZ-12 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SZ-12 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The pic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5120 and SZ-12.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Kodak Z5120 to result in greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SZ-12 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SZ-12 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SZ-12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z5120
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-12
49
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Street photography information
Olympus SZ-12 Street photography information
55
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (226 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Sports photography factors
Olympus SZ-12 Sports photography factors
44
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (220 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Travel photography factors
Olympus SZ-12 Travel photography factors
57
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
lighter than average (226g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery (220 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-12 as a Landscape photography camera
52
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
40
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery (220 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Vlogging features
Olympus SZ-12 Vlogging features
25
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
31
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than average (226g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SZ-12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Olympus SZ-12
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Olympus SZ-12
General Information
Company Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Olympus SZ-12
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-10 2012-01-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 -
Full resolution 4608 x 2456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.90 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445g (0.98 lb) 226g (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
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 life - 220 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $200 $350