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Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic ZS70 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
  • Launched January 2012
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Launched April 2017
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS80
Photography Glossary

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was introduced 6 years earlier than the ZS70 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the Z5120 matches up versus the ZS70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Panasonic ZS70

 Z5120 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Kodak Z5120

 ZS70 Z5120 
LaunchedApril 2017January 2012Newer by 64 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Panasonic ZS70

 Z5120 ZS70 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z5120 provides outside measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS70 has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Z5120 versus the ZS70.

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Z5120 and ZS70 is 68 and 87 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5120 and ZS70.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS70 to offer you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged Z5120 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Portrait photography camera
50
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
54
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography information
55
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
76
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch to focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z5120
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS70
44
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
61
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
features tracking focus
great battery life (380 CIPA)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Travel photography camera
57
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
79
great battery life (380 CIPA)
comes with touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography features
52
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
62
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging information
26
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
74
rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have microphone support
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Kodak Z5120 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Panasonic ZS70
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Make Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-10 2017-04-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 2456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.90 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 445g (0.98 lb) 322g (0.71 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 380 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $200 $450