Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic SZ10

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Kodak Z5120 and Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was revealed 4 years before the SZ10 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the Z5120 grades vs the SZ10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z5120 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The full galleries are provided at Kodak Z5120 Gallery & Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z5120 offers exterior dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ10 has proportions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Z5120 versus the SZ10.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Z5120 and SZ10 is 68 and 93 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The visual here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5120 and SZ10.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures although you need to take the age of the products into consideration. The older Z5120 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.