Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SZ-15

Here is a extensive assessment of the Kodak Z5120 versus Olympus SZ-15, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the SZ-15 (16MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was launched 17 months before the SZ-15 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Z5120 scores versus the SZ-15 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z5120 & Olympus SZ-15. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak Z5120 Gallery & Olympus SZ-15 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak Z5120 has got physical dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-15 has specifications of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Z5120 and the SZ-15.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Z5120 and SZ-15 is 68 and 88 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The visual here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5120 and SZ-15.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you would want to take the age of the cameras into account. The older Z5120 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.