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Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
45
Overall
39

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ47 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
  • Announced January 2012
Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
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Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Kodak Z5120 versus Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the Z5120 (16MP) and FZ47 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was introduced 6 months after the FZ47 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Z5120 grades against the FZ47 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Panasonic FZ47

 Z5120 FZ47 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Kodak Z5120

 FZ47 Z5120 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Panasonic FZ47

 Z5120 FZ47 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2011Similar age
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Kodak Z5120 enjoys external measurements 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 FZ47 has sizing of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check out the Kodak Z5120 versus Panasonic FZ47 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Z5120 against the FZ47.

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z5120 and FZ47 is 68 and 68 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The image below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5120 and FZ47.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Kodak Z5120 to resolve extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z5120
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ47
50
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
38
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
has face detect autofocus
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ47 Street photography factors
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (498 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z5120
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ47
44
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
42
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
great battery (400 per charge)
slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography info
57
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
great battery (400 shots)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (498g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography details
52
has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery (400 per charge)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Vlogging camera
26
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
27
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (498 grams)
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Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Panasonic FZ47
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FZ48
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-10 2011-07-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
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 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 resolution 4608 x 2456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/2000s
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 grams (0.98 pounds) 498 grams (1.10 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 life - 400 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
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 type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
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