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Kodak Z5120 vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
68 Imaging
39 Features
42 Overall
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Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Kodak Z5120 vs Pentax RZ18 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
  • Released January 2012
Pentax RZ18
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Announced September 2011
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Kodak Z5120 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Kodak Z5120 vs Pentax RZ18, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Kodak and Pentax. The resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was launched 4 months later than the RZ18 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Z5120 scores versus the RZ18 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Pentax RZ18

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Kodak Z5120

		

		

			
 RZ18 Z5120 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Pentax RZ18

		

		

			
 Z5120 RZ18 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012September 2011Same age
Focus manually  Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Missing Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Kodak Z5120 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak Z5120 has got exterior measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Pentax RZ18 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Compare the Kodak Z5120 vs Pentax RZ18 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Z5120 against the RZ18.
Kodak Z5120 vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z5120 and RZ18 is 68 and 92 respectively.
Kodak Z5120 vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Kodak Z5120 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5120 and RZ18.
Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you might want to consider the launch date  of the cameras into account.
	
			Kodak Z5120 vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Kodak Z5120 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Kodak Z5120 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Kodak Z5120 Portrait photography information
Pentax RZ18 Portrait photography information
50
 manual focus
 MP count decent (16MP)
 includes face detect focus
 exports RAW files
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
36
 has manual focus
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Kodak Z5120 Street photography factors
Pentax RZ18 Street photography factors
55
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
65
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 lighter than average in class (178g)
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Kodak Z5120 Sports photography features
Pentax RZ18 Sports photography features
44
 amazing zoom range (26-676mm  26.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
47
 excellent zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 weather proofing
 slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Kodak Z5120 Travel photography advice
Pentax RZ18 Travel photography advice
57
 MP count decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (26mm)
 very long zoom (676mm)
 no Timelapse function
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
 lighter than average in class (178 grams)
 weather proofing
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (450mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Kodak Z5120
Landscape photography with Pentax RZ18
52
 manual focus
 rather wide (26mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 exports RAW files
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no Timelapse function
49
 has manual focus
 pretty wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 weather proofing
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not available
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Kodak Z5120 Vlogging factors
Pentax RZ18 Vlogging factors
26
 rather wide (26mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focus
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no microphone socket
30
 pretty wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average in class (178g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no microphone socket
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Kodak Z5120 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Pentax RZ18
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Pentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Company Kodak Pentax
Model Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Pentax Optio RZ18
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-10 2011-09-12
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 2456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
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 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 8.90 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 445 grams (0.98 lb) 178 grams (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" 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 model 4 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $200 $210