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Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

Kodak Z5120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS8
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Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z5120 (16MP) and ZS7 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was unveiled 6 months later than the ZS7 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Z5120 matches up versus the ZS7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Panasonic ZS7

 Z5120 ZS7 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Kodak Z5120

 ZS7 Z5120 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Panasonic ZS7

 Z5120 ZS7 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z5120 features exterior dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS7 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Z5120 compared to the ZS7.

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z5120 and ZS7 is 68 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The graphic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5120 and ZS7.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Kodak Z5120 to render greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography advice
50
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
21
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography features
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography highlights
44
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography factors
57
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competition in class (218g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Landscape photography camera
52
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
38
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z5120
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS7
26
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
30
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Panasonic ZS7
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Brand Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-10 2011-07-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 2456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.90 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445 gr (0.98 pounds) 218 gr (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
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