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Kodak Z5120 vs Pentax X90

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Kodak Z5120 vs Pentax X90 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
  • Released January 2012
Pentax X90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Kodak Z5120 vs Pentax X90 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Kodak Z5120 vs Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z5120 (16MP) and X90 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was announced 19 months after the X90 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the Z5120 grades versus the X90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Pentax X90

 Z5120 X90 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2010Newer by 19 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Kodak Z5120

 X90 Z5120 

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Pentax X90

 Z5120 X90 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z5120 vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z5120 offers external measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Pentax X90 has measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Z5120 against the X90.

Kodak Z5120 vs Pentax X90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z5120 and X90 is 68 and 69 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The image here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5120 and X90.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Kodak Z5120 to provide greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent Z5120 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Kodak Z5120 vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Portrait photography camera
50
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
29
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Street photography factors
Pentax X90 Street photography factors
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Sports photography information
Pentax X90 Sports photography information
44
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
42
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Travel photography factors
Pentax X90 Travel photography factors
57
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z5120
Landscape photography with Pentax X90
52
has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
exports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
35
you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax X90 as a Vlogging camera
26
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
23
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
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Kodak Z5120 vs Pentax X90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Pentax X90
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Pentax X90
General Information
Make Kodak Pentax
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Pentax X90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-10 2010-07-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime
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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 2456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.90 m 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
AE bracketing
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
Mic 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 lb) 428g (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3")
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 D-L106
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 One One
Pricing at launch $200 $350