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Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ60

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ60 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ62
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Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ60 Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Kodak Z5120 and Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the FZ60 (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was revealed 6 months earlier than the FZ60 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Z5120 grades against the FZ60 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Panasonic FZ60

 Z5120 FZ60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Kodak Z5120

 FZ60 Z5120 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Panasonic FZ60

 Z5120 FZ60 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2012Similar age
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ60 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Kodak Z5120 has physical measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ60 has specifications of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Z5120 vs the FZ60.

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ60 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Z5120 and FZ60 is 68 and 68 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ60 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ60 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5120 and FZ60.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures although you should consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ60 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z5120
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ60
50
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
43
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Street photography features
Panasonic FZ60 Street photography features
55
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average in class (493 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography advice
44
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
low fps (6.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
55
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery pack (450 CIPA)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography factors
57
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
better than average battery pack (450 shots)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (493 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Landscape photography camera
52
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
49
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
better than average battery pack (450 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z5120
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ60
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
27
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
heavier than average in class (493 grams)
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Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Panasonic FZ60
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FZ62
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-10 2012-07-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 2456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.90 m 13.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445 gr (0.98 lbs) 493 gr (1.09 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 450 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $200 $350