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Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ300

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
Portability
59
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ300 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
  • Released July 2015
  • Older Model is Panasonic FZ200
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Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ300 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Kodak Z5120 versus Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z5120 (16MP) and FZ300 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was launched 4 years earlier than the FZ300 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Z5120 scores against the FZ300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Panasonic FZ300

 Z5120 FZ300 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Kodak Z5120

 FZ300 Z5120 
ReleasedJuly 2015January 2012Fresher by 42 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Panasonic FZ300

 Z5120 FZ300 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ300 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z5120 enjoys exterior 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 FZ300 has measurements of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

Compare the Kodak Z5120 versus Panasonic FZ300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Z5120 compared to the FZ300.

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Z5120 and FZ300 is 68 and 59 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ300 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The visual below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5120 and FZ300.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Kodak Z5120 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The older Z5120 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ300 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FZ300 Portrait photography details
50
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
46
manual focus
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Street photography features
Panasonic FZ300 Street photography features
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
59
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
includes touch focus
environment sealing
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (691 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ300 as a Sports photography camera
44
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
low fps (6.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z5120
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ300
57
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
environment sealing
includes touch focus
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
heavier than others in class (691 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z5120
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ300
52
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
52
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery life (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Vlogging info
Panasonic FZ300 Vlogging info
26
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
62
decently wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic jack
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others in class (691g)
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Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Panasonic FZ300
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-10 2015-07-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 2456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 49
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 distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.90 m 8.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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 pounds) 691 grams (1.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6")
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 life - 380 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $200 $598