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Kodak Z5120 vs Pentax X70

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Pentax X70 front
Portability
71
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Kodak Z5120 vs Pentax X70 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
  • Announced January 2012
Pentax X70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
  • Launched March 2009
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Kodak Z5120 vs Pentax X70 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Kodak Z5120 and Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Kodak and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z5120 (16MP) and X70 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was released 2 years later than the X70 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Z5120 matches up vs the X70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Pentax X70

 Z5120 X70 
LaunchedJanuary 2012March 2009Fresher by 35 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Kodak Z5120

 X70 Z5120 

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Pentax X70

 Z5120 X70 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Kodak Z5120 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak Z5120 comes with outer measurements 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 Pentax X70 has sizing of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Z5120 compared to the X70.

Kodak Z5120 vs Pentax X70 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z5120 and X70 is 68 and 71 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The visual underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5120 and X70.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Kodak Z5120 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Z5120 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z5120 vs Pentax X70 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Portrait photography features
Pentax X70 Portrait photography features
50
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
29
has manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Street photography info
Pentax X70 Street photography info
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Sports photography info
Pentax X70 Sports photography info
44
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
50
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Travel photography details
Pentax X70 Travel photography details
57
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z5120
Landscape photography with Pentax X70
52
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
36
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Vlogging highlights
Pentax X70 Vlogging highlights
26
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
24
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Kodak Z5120 vs Pentax X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Pentax X70
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Pentax X70
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Pentax
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Pentax X70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-10 2009-03-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 2456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.90 m 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
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 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445g (0.98 lbs) 410g (0.90 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $200 $200