Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ2500

Here, we are comparing the Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ2500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the FZ2500 (20MP) is very well matched but the Z5120 (1/2.3") and FZ2500 (1") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z5120 was announced 5 years before the FZ2500 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the Z5120 grades against the FZ2500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z5120 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak Z5120 Gallery & Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z5120 offers external measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ2500 has proportions of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") along with a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Z5120 compared to the FZ2500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z5120 and FZ2500 is 68 and 53 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The pic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5120 and FZ2500.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z5120 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic FZ2500 will give greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged Z5120 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.