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Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic ZS45 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Panasonic ZS45
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Panasonic ZS45

 Z5120 ZS45 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Kodak Z5120

 ZS45 Z5120 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2012More recent by 36 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Panasonic ZS45

 Z5120 ZS45 
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

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

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS45 Portrait photography features
50
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
37
decent MP (16MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS45 Street photography factors
55
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
69
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (249 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z5120
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS45
44
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
55
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
great battery power (350 CIPA)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS45 Travel photography information
57
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
great battery power (350 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (249g)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS45 Landscape photography features
52
has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
47
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
great battery power (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS45 Vlogging features
26
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
34
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (249g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Panasonic ZS45
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
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