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Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SH-3

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SH-3 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
  • Announced January 2012
Olympus SH-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Replaced the Olympus SH-2
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Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SH-3 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Kodak Z5120 versus Olympus SH-3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the SH-3 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the SH-3 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Z5120 grades vs the SH-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Olympus SH-3

 Z5120 SH-3 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Kodak Z5120

 SH-3 Z5120 
RevealedFebruary 2016January 2012Fresher by 49 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Olympus SH-3

 Z5120 SH-3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak Z5120 enjoys outer measurements 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 SH-3 has sizing of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak Z5120 versus Olympus SH-3 in the latest Camera and 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 choose at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Z5120 vs the SH-3.

Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Z5120 and SH-3 is 68 and 88 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The photograph here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5120 and SH-3.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older Z5120 will be behind in sensor technology.

Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Portrait photography advice
Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography advice
50
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
44
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Street photography info
Olympus SH-3 Street photography info
55
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
70
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competition (271 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z5120
Sports photography with Olympus SH-3
44
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
good battery power (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Travel photography factors
Olympus SH-3 Travel photography factors
57
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
74
good battery power (380 CIPA)
lighter than competition (271 grams)
comes with focus by touch
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SH-3 Landscape photography advice
52
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
55
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (380 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Vlogging highlights
Olympus SH-3 Vlogging highlights
26
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
35
fairly wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition (271g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Olympus SH-3
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Olympus Stylus SH-3
General Information
Brand Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Olympus Stylus SH-3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-10 2016-02-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 2456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 11.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.90 m 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445 grams (0.98 pounds) 271 grams (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
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 - 380 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $200 $579