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Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-100

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-100 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
  • Released January 2012
Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-100 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the SP-100 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was released 3 years prior to the SP-100 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Z5120 scores versus the SP-100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Olympus SP-100

 Z5120 SP-100 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Kodak Z5120

 SP-100 Z5120 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2012More modern by 25 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Olympus SP-100

 Z5120 SP-100 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-100 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak Z5120 enjoys physical dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Olympus SP-100 has specifications of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

See the Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-100 in the new 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 are employing at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Z5120 and the SP-100.

Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z5120 and SP-100 is 68 and 63 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-100 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5120 and SP-100.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos though you should really consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged Z5120 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-100 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-100 as a Portrait photography camera
50
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
44
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Street photography factors
Olympus SP-100 Street photography factors
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
42
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average (594 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z5120
Sports photography with Olympus SP-100
44
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-100 as a Travel photography camera
57
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
53
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average (594 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-100 as a Landscape photography camera
52
manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
47
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Vlogging info
Olympus SP-100 Vlogging info
26
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
29
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic port
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
heavier than average (594g)
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Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Olympus SP-100
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Olympus Stylus SP-100
General Information
Company Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Olympus Stylus SP-100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-10 2014-01-29
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 2456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dot
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.90 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Optional
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 445g (0.98 lbs) 594g (1.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 330 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $200 $400