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Kodak Z5120 vs Pentax X-5

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Pentax X-5 front
Portability
65
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Kodak Z5120 vs Pentax X-5 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
Pentax X-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-580mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 595g - 119 x 86 x 107mm
  • Introduced August 2012
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Kodak Z5120 vs Pentax X-5 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Kodak Z5120 vs Pentax X-5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Kodak and Pentax. The resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the X-5 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was revealed 7 months prior to the X-5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Z5120 matches up against the X-5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Pentax X-5

 Z5120 X-5 

Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Kodak Z5120

 X-5 Z5120 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2012More recent by 7 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Pentax X-5

 Z5120 X-5 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Kodak Z5120 vs Pentax X-5 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z5120 provides outer dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Pentax X-5 has proportions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Z5120 and the X-5.

Kodak Z5120 vs Pentax X-5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z5120 and X-5 is 68 and 65 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Pentax X-5 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Pentax X-5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5120 and X-5.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you really should take the release date of the cameras into account. The older Z5120 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak Z5120 vs Pentax X-5 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Pentax X-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Pentax X-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax X-5 as a Portrait photography camera
50
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
43
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Street photography factors
Pentax X-5 Street photography factors
55
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
50
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (595 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Sports photography details
Pentax X-5 Sports photography details
44
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
52
amazing zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z5120
Travel photography with Pentax X-5
57
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
53
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (22mm)
great reach (580mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (595 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax X-5 as a Landscape photography camera
52
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
47
has manual focus
reasonably wide (22mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax X-5 as a Vlogging camera
26
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
26
reasonably wide (22mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (595 grams)
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Kodak Z5120 vs Pentax X-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Pentax X-5
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Pentax X-5
General Information
Company Kodak Pentax
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Pentax X-5
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-10 2012-08-22
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 2456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 22-580mm (26.4x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 230k dots
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.90 m 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445g (0.98 lbs) 595g (1.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2")
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 life - 330 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $200 $230