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Kodak Z5120 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Kodak Z5120 vs Ricoh CX5 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
Ricoh CX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Kodak Z5120 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Kodak Z5120 vs Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Kodak and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the Z5120 (16MP) and CX5 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was unveiled 6 months after the CX5 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Z5120 grades vs the CX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Ricoh CX5

 Z5120 CX5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Kodak Z5120

 CX5 Z5120 
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Ricoh CX5

 Z5120 CX5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2011Same generation
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Kodak Z5120 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z5120 has outer dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the Kodak Z5120 vs Ricoh CX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Z5120 compared to the CX5.

Kodak Z5120 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z5120 and CX5 is 68 and 92 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5120 and CX5.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Kodak Z5120 to provide greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography highlights
50
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
28
you can focus manually
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Street photography advice
Ricoh CX5 Street photography advice
55
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Sports photography camera
44
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Travel photography info
Ricoh CX5 Travel photography info
57
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than average in class (205g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography advice
52
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
45
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Vlogging details
Ricoh CX5 Vlogging details
26
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Kodak Z5120 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Ricoh CX5
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Ricoh CX5
General Information
Company Kodak Ricoh
Model Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Ricoh CX5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-10 2011-07-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 2456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.90 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445g (0.98 lbs) 205g (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $200 $399