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Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ28 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 FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ28, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Z5120 (16MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was introduced 3 years after the FZ28 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Z5120 matches up versus the FZ28 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Panasonic FZ28

 Z5120 FZ28 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 37 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Kodak Z5120

 FZ28 Z5120 

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Panasonic FZ28

 Z5120 FZ28 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Kodak Z5120 has got 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) whilst the Panasonic FZ28 has specifications of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Check the Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ28 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z5120 against the FZ28.

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z5120 and FZ28 is 68 and 72 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The picture below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5120 and FZ28.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Kodak Z5120 to provide greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The younger Z5120 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography highlights
50
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
35
focusing manually
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Street photography features
Panasonic FZ28 Street photography features
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
55
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Sports photography camera
44
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
32
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z5120
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ28
57
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
52
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Landscape photography camera
52
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
40
focusing manually
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Vlogging information
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging information
26
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
24
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Panasonic FZ28
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Brand Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-10 2009-01-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 2456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.90 m 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445 gr (0.98 pounds) 417 gr (0.92 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 27
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 17.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 79
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $200 $599