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Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ150

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
Portability
67
Imaging
35
Features
57
Overall
43

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ150 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Launched April 2012
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Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Kodak Z5120 versus Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the Z5120 (16MP) and FZ150 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was manufactured 3 months earlier than the FZ150 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Z5120 matches up vs the FZ150 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Panasonic FZ150

 Z5120 FZ150 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Kodak Z5120

 FZ150 Z5120 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Panasonic FZ150

 Z5120 FZ150 
LaunchedJanuary 2012April 2012Similar generation
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z5120 provides exterior dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ150 has dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

Examine the Kodak Z5120 versus Panasonic FZ150 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Z5120 versus the FZ150.

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ150 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z5120 and FZ150 is 68 and 67 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ150 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5120 and FZ150.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Kodak Z5120 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ150 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography highlights
50
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
41
has manual focus
exports RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Street photography information
Panasonic FZ150 Street photography information
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
58
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (528 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z5120
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ150
44
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
42
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery power (410 CIPA)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography details
57
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
56
good battery power (410 shots)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (528g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Landscape photography camera
52
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
47
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (410 per charge)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging features
26
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
62
decently wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic port
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others in class (528 grams)
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Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Panasonic FZ150
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
General Information
Brand Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-10 2012-04-11
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 2456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.90 m 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 grams (0.98 lbs) 528 grams (1.16 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 40
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 132
Other
Battery life - 410 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $200 $499