Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic ZS50

The following is a complete review of the Kodak Z5120 and Panasonic ZS50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Z5120 (16MP) and ZS50 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the ZS50 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the Z5120 scores vs the ZS50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z5120 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak Z5120 Gallery & Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Kodak Z5120 features exterior dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS50 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak Z5120 and Panasonic ZS50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Z5120 versus the ZS50.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z5120 and ZS50 is 68 and 90 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5120 and ZS50.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Kodak Z5120 to give extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged Z5120 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.