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Kodak Z5120 vs Pentax XG-1

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
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Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Pentax XG-1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
41
Features
37
Overall
39

Kodak Z5120 vs Pentax XG-1 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Pentax XG-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
  • Announced July 2014
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Kodak Z5120 vs Pentax XG-1 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Kodak Z5120 and Pentax XG-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Pentax. The resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the XG-1 (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was manufactured 3 years before the XG-1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Z5120 matches up vs the XG-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Pentax XG-1

 Z5120 XG-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Kodak Z5120

 XG-1 Z5120 
AnnouncedJuly 2014January 2012More recent by 30 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Pentax XG-1

 Z5120 XG-1 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Kodak Z5120 vs Pentax XG-1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Kodak Z5120 comes with external measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Pentax XG-1 has sizing of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Z5120 and the XG-1.

Kodak Z5120 vs Pentax XG-1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z5120 and XG-1 is 68 and 66 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Pentax XG-1 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Pentax XG-1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5120 and XG-1.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of files however you need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older Z5120 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak Z5120 vs Pentax XG-1 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax XG-1 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Street photography information
Pentax XG-1 Street photography information
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image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than average (567 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Sports photography factors
Pentax XG-1 Sports photography factors
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great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
45
long zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Travel photography advice
Pentax XG-1 Travel photography advice
57
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (1248mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
heavier than average (567g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z5120
Landscape photography with Pentax XG-1
52
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
45
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z5120
Vlogging with Pentax XG-1
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reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
25
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
heavier than average (567g)
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Kodak Z5120 vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Pentax XG-1
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Pentax XG-1
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Pentax
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Pentax XG-1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-10 2014-07-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 2456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 24-1248mm (52.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dots
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.90 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 445 grams (0.98 lb) 567 grams (1.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9")
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 life - 240 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA LB-060
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $200 $599