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Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung HZ35W 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Other Name is WB650
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Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Kodak and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the Z5120 (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Z5120 was brought out 20 months later than the HZ35W which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Z5120 matches up against the HZ35W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Samsung HZ35W

 Z5120 HZ35W 
IntroducedJanuary 2012June 2010Fresher by 20 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Kodak Z5120

 HZ35W Z5120 
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Samsung HZ35W

 Z5120 HZ35W 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z5120 has 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 Samsung HZ35W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung HZ35W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Z5120 compared to the HZ35W.

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z5120 and HZ35W is 68 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5120 and HZ35W.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Kodak Z5120 to result in extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer Z5120 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z5120
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ35W
50
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
34
has manual focus
features face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Sports photography information
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography information
44
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Travel photography info
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography info
57
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than others (245 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography details
52
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
43
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Vlogging info
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging info
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
31
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than others (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Samsung HZ35W
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Samsung HZ35W
Also referred to as - WB650
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-10 2010-06-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 2456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.90 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445g (0.98 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" 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 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $200 $300