Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was launched within a month of the SZ-31MR iHS and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the Z5120 matches up vs the SZ-31MR iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z5120 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The complete galleries are available at Kodak Z5120 Gallery and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Kodak Z5120 provides exterior dimensions 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-31MR iHS has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

See the Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Z5120 compared to the SZ-31MR iHS.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z5120 and SZ-31MR iHS is 68 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The pic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5120 and SZ-31MR iHS.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photographs though you may want to factor the release date of the products into consideration.