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Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic ZS35 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 ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS30
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS40
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Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Kodak Z5120 versus Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was released 24 months prior to the ZS35 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Z5120 matches up against the ZS35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Panasonic ZS35

 Z5120 ZS35 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Kodak Z5120

 ZS35 Z5120 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2012Newer by 24 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Panasonic ZS35

 Z5120 ZS35 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z5120 has outer dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS35 has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Compare the Kodak Z5120 versus Panasonic ZS35 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Z5120 vs the ZS35.

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z5120 and ZS35 is 68 and 89 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The pic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5120 and ZS35.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs though you should factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged Z5120 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z5120
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS35
50
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
37
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z5120
Street photography with Panasonic ZS35
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
68
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (305 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z5120
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS35
44
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
53
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z5120
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS35
57
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than others (305g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z5120
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS35
52
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging advice
26
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (305 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
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Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Panasonic ZS35
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Brand Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-10 2014-01-06
Physical type 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
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 2456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 21
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.90 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 gr (0.98 lbs) 305 gr (0.67 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $200 $300