Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ40
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Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ40 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
- Launched July 2010
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ45
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Below is a complete analysis of the Kodak Z5120 and Panasonic FZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Z5120 was released 18 months later than the FZ40 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Z5120 matches up against the FZ40 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Panasonic FZ40
| Z5120 | FZ40 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2012 |  | July 2010 | More recent by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Kodak Z5120
| FZ40 | Z5120 |
|---|
Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Panasonic FZ40
| Z5120 | FZ40 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ40 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z5120 comes with outer dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ40 has measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Z5120 compared to the FZ40.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Z5120 and FZ40 is 68 and 68 respectively.
Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ40 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5120 and FZ40.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Kodak Z5120 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer Z5120 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ40 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Z5120 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Kodak | Panasonic |
| Model | Kodak EasyShare Z5120 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 |
| Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FZ45 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2012-01-10 | 2010-07-21 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Venus Engine HD II |
| 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 2456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.8-5.2 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 16 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 6.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 8.90 m | 9.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 445 gr (0.98 pounds) | 494 gr (1.09 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") | 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 model | 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/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $200 | $420 |
