Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic ZS60

Lets take a deeper look at the Kodak Z5120 versus Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was revealed 5 years prior to the ZS60 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Z5120 scores against the ZS60 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z5120 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The full galleries are available at Kodak Z5120 Gallery and Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z5120 features exterior dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS60 has proportions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Z5120 against the ZS60.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Z5120 and ZS60 is 68 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The picture here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5120 and ZS60.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS60 to show extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged Z5120 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.