Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus VR-320

Let's look much closer at the Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus VR-320, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was revealed 6 months after the VR-320 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Z5120 grades against the VR-320 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z5120 & Olympus VR-320. The full galleries are provided at Kodak Z5120 Gallery & Olympus VR-320 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z5120 has outer measurements 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 VR-320 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Z5120 vs the VR-320.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z5120 and VR-320 is 68 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5120 and VR-320.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Kodak Z5120 to offer more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively.