Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ47
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Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ47 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)
- 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

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").

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.

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ47 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z5120 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak Z5120 Gallery & Panasonic FZ47 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Panasonic FZ47
Z5120 | FZ47 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Kodak Z5120
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Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Panasonic FZ47
Z5120 | FZ47 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2011 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | |
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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 |
Pricing at launch | $200 | $379 |