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Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-820UZ 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
  • Launched January 2012
Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
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Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Kodak Z5120 versus Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was brought out 7 months before the SP-820UZ which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Z5120 matches up versus the SP-820UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 Z5120 SP-820UZ 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Kodak Z5120

 SP-820UZ Z5120 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2012Newer by 7 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Olympus SP-820UZ

 Z5120 SP-820UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z5120 features physical 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 SP-820UZ has proportions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Z5120 compared to the SP-820UZ.

Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z5120 and SP-820UZ is 68 and 69 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The image below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5120 and SP-820UZ.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Kodak Z5120 to give more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged Z5120 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Portrait photography camera
50
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Street photography info
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography info
55
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
37
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors (485 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z5120
Sports photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
44
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
max fps low (6.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
32
amazing zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
resolution is good (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z5120
Travel photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
57
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (22mm)
great zoom (896mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (485 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Landscape photography factors
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography factors
52
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
35
quite wide (22mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Vlogging advice
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging advice
26
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
25
quite wide (22mm)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic support
heavier than competitors (485 grams)
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Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-10 2012-08-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 2456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.90 m 15.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 gr (0.98 lbs) 485 gr (1.07 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA -
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 Single Single
Cost at launch $200 $299