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Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic ZS25 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
  • Announced January 2012
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS20
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS30
Photography Glossary

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was manufactured 12 months prior to the ZS25 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Z5120 scores against the ZS25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Panasonic ZS25

 Z5120 ZS25 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Kodak Z5120

 ZS25 Z5120 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 12 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Panasonic ZS25

 Z5120 ZS25 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak Z5120 has got outside 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 ZS25 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic ZS25 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Z5120 compared to the ZS25.

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z5120 and ZS25 is 68 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The image here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5120 and ZS25.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you might want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged Z5120 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z5120
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS25
50
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
31
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography features
55
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
66
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than others in class (193g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z5120
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS25
44
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
slow fps (6.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (260 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography factors
57
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others in class (193 grams)
has focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery power (260 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Landscape photography camera
52
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
saves RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery power (260 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging factors
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (193 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
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Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Panasonic ZS25
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Make Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-10 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 2456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.90 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 grams (0.98 pounds) 193 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 260 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $200 $300