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Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus VR-330 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 VR-330
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Olympus VR-330

 Z5120 VR-330 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2011More modern by 12 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Kodak Z5120

 VR-330 Z5120 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Olympus VR-330

 Z5120 VR-330 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Portrait photography features
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography features
50
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Street photography factors
Olympus VR-330 Street photography factors
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (158 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Sports photography advice
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography advice
44
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Travel photography advice
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography advice
57
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competitors (158g)
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Landscape photography features
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography features
52
has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
42
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Vlogging info
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging info
26
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
32
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (158g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Kodak Z5120 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Olympus VR-330
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Olympus VR-330
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