Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic ZS40

Here, we are matching up the Kodak Z5120 versus Panasonic ZS40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was released 24 months prior to the ZS40 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Z5120 scores vs the ZS40 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z5120 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak Z5120 Gallery and Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak Z5120 has got external measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS40 has sizing of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Look at the Kodak Z5120 versus Panasonic ZS40 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Z5120 versus the ZS40.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z5120 and ZS40 is 68 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The picture here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5120 and ZS40.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS40 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Z5120 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.