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Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung PL200 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Revealed July 2010
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Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung PL200, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Kodak and Samsung. The image resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was released 18 months after the PL200 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the Z5120 scores vs the PL200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Samsung PL200

 Z5120 PL200 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2010More modern by 18 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Kodak Z5120

 PL200 Z5120 

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Samsung PL200

 Z5120 PL200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Kodak Z5120 has exterior dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Samsung PL200 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Z5120 compared to the PL200.

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Z5120 and PL200 is 68 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The pic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5120 and PL200.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Kodak Z5120 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger Z5120 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Portrait photography details
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography details
50
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Street photography info
Samsung PL200 Street photography info
55
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Sports photography information
Samsung PL200 Sports photography information
44
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Travel photography highlights
Samsung PL200 Travel photography highlights
57
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Landscape photography factors
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography factors
52
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
37
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z5120
Vlogging with Samsung PL200
26
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Samsung PL200
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Samsung PL200
General Information
Company Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Samsung PL200
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-10 2010-07-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 2456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.90 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 grams (0.98 pounds) 170 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $200 $0