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Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs

Kodak Z5120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Superseded the Panasonic FZ100
  • Renewed by Panasonic FZ300
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Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Z5120 (16MP) and FZ200 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was introduced 6 months before the FZ200 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Z5120 scores against the FZ200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Panasonic FZ200

 Z5120 FZ200 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Kodak Z5120

 FZ200 Z5120 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Panasonic FZ200

 Z5120 FZ200 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2012Similar age
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Kodak Z5120 comes with physical dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ200 has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Z5120 compared to the FZ200.

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Z5120 and FZ200 is 68 and 65 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The graphic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5120 and FZ200.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Kodak Z5120 to give you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z5120
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ200
50
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
48
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/4,000 seconds)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
57
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (588 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography advice
44
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
slow frames per second (6.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
46
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
good battery (540 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z5120
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ200
57
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
55
good battery (540 per charge)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (588g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography advice
52
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
48
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (540 shots)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Vlogging camera
26
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
63
rather wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic port
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others in class (588g)
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Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Panasonic FZ200
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-10 2012-07-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine VII FHD
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
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 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.90 m 13.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 lb) 588 grams (1.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 37
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 114
Other
Battery life - 540 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $200 $499