Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-820UZ
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Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Olympus SP-820UZ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

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").

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.

Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z5120 & Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak Z5120 Gallery & Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
Z5120 | SP-820UZ | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Kodak Z5120
SP-820UZ | Z5120 | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Newer by 7 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Olympus SP-820UZ
Z5120 | SP-820UZ | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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).
See the Kodak Z5120 versus Olympus SP-820UZ in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | |
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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 |