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Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ35

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ35 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
  • Announced January 2012
Panasonic FZ35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ38
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Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Kodak Z5120 and Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z5120 (16MP) and FZ35 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was released 19 months later than the FZ35 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Z5120 grades vs the FZ35 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Panasonic FZ35

 Z5120 FZ35 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2010More recent by 19 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Kodak Z5120

 FZ35 Z5120 

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Panasonic FZ35

 Z5120 FZ35 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z5120 features 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) whilst the Panasonic FZ35 has measurements of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z5120 versus the FZ35.

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z5120 and FZ35 is 68 and 72 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ35 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The graphic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5120 and FZ35.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Kodak Z5120 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern Z5120 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ35 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography information
50
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
41
focusing manually
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
56
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography factors
44
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography advice
57
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography highlights
52
focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
41
focusing manually
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging advice
26
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
26
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Panasonic FZ35
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
General Information
Make Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Other name - Lumix DMC-FZ38
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-10 2010-07-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine V
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 2456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.90 m 8.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445 grams (0.98 lb) 397 grams (0.88 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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