Kodak Z5120 vs Ricoh WG-50

Lets examine more closely at the Kodak Z5120 versus Ricoh WG-50, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Kodak and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was introduced 6 years earlier than the WG-50 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the Z5120 scores versus the WG-50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z5120 and Ricoh WG-50. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak Z5120 Gallery and Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z5120 enjoys outside 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 Ricoh WG-50 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Z5120 versus the WG-50.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z5120 and WG-50 is 68 and 91 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The visual below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5120 and WG-50.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of pictures but you should really take the release date of the products into consideration. The older Z5120 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.