Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic ZS45
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Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
- Revealed January 2015
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ57
- Replaced the Panasonic ZS40
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS50

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Kodak Z5120 versus Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Z5120 was revealed 4 years prior to the ZS45 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the Z5120 matches up against the ZS45 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic ZS45 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z5120 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The full galleries are provided at Kodak Z5120 Gallery & Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Panasonic ZS45
Z5120 | ZS45 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Kodak Z5120
ZS45 | Z5120 | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 36 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Panasonic ZS45
Z5120 | ZS45 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak Z5120 features physical 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 ZS45 has sizing of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Look at the Kodak Z5120 versus Panasonic ZS45 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Z5120 versus the ZS45.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z5120 and ZS45 is 68 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The graphic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5120 and ZS45.
All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older Z5120 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Kodak | Panasonic |
Model | Kodak EasyShare Z5120 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-TZ57 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-01-10 | 2015-01-06 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 2456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
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) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 8.90 m | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 445 grams (0.98 lb) | 249 grams (0.55 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") | 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 | - | 350 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $200 | $300 |