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Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic LZ30

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic LZ30 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
  • Released January 2012
Panasonic LZ30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 552g - 124 x 84 x 92mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Old Model is Panasonic LZ20
  • Updated by Panasonic LZ40
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Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic LZ30 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was released 12 months prior to the LZ30 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the Z5120 scores vs the LZ30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Panasonic LZ30

 Z5120 LZ30 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Kodak Z5120

 LZ30 Z5120 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 12 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Panasonic LZ30

 Z5120 LZ30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak Z5120 has outside dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ30 has specifications of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Z5120 and the LZ30.

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic LZ30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z5120 and LZ30 is 68 and 66 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic LZ30 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The pic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5120 and LZ30.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images though you should always take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged Z5120 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic LZ30 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Portrait photography details
Panasonic LZ30 Portrait photography details
50
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
32
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LZ30 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than others (552g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z5120
Sports photography with Panasonic LZ30
44
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
slow fps (6.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery (380 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LZ30 as a Travel photography camera
57
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
great battery (380 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (875mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others (552 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Landscape photography details
Panasonic LZ30 Landscape photography details
52
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
45
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
great battery (380 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LZ30 as a Vlogging camera
26
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
22
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than others (552g)
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Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Panasonic LZ30
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
General Information
Make Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-10 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 2456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.90 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445g (0.98 pounds) 552g (1.22 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" 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 - 380 photos
Battery form - AA
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 0r 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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