Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus VR-330
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Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus VR-330 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 Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
- Introduced February 2011
- Old Model is Olympus VR-320

Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Kodak Z5120 and Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Z5120 was introduced 12 months after the VR-330 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera.
Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Z5120 grades against the VR-330 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus VR-330 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z5120 and Olympus VR-330. The whole galleries are available at Kodak Z5120 Gallery and Olympus VR-330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Olympus VR-330
Z5120 | VR-330 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2011 | More modern by 12 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Kodak Z5120
VR-330 | Z5120 | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Olympus VR-330
Z5120 | VR-330 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Kodak Z5120 offers outside 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 VR-330 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Analyze the Kodak Z5120 and Olympus VR-330 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Z5120 and the VR-330.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z5120 and VR-330 is 68 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The pic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5120 and VR-330.
All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Kodak Z5120 to show more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Z5120 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

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Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 | Olympus VR-330 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Kodak | Olympus |
Model | Kodak EasyShare Z5120 | Olympus VR-330 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-01-10 | 2011-02-08 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 2456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 8.90 m | 4.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 445 gr (0.98 lbs) | 158 gr (0.35 lbs) |
Dimensions | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $200 | $220 |