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Nikon P500 vs Kodak Z5120 Comparison

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Nikon P500

12 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor

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Nikon P500 vs Kodak Z5120 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing P500 and Z5120, two Small Sensor Superzoom cameras from Nikon and Kodak. Both cameras have 1/2.3-inch sensors but Nikon P500 has a 12.0 MP and Kodak Z5120 has a 16.0 MP resolution. Nikon P500 was introduced to market in February 2011 and Kodak Z5120 was launched in January 2012. There is only 11 months difference between P500 and Z5120 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Nikon P500 and Kodak Z5120 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Nikon P500 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2011-02-09
  • 12MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • 23-810 mm F3.4-5.7 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • Electronic viewfinder
  • 1 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 240fps High-Speed Video
  • 494g. 116 x 84 x 103 mm

Kodak Z5120 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2012-01-10
  • 16MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 26-676 mm F2.8-5.6 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 6 fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 445g. 124 x 91 x 105 mm

Nikon P500 was replaced by Nikon Coolpix P510. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Nikon Coolpix P510 vs Nikon Coolpix P500
Nikon Coolpix P510 vs Kodak EasyShare Z5120

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nikon P500 and Kodak Z5120 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix P500 over Kodak EasyShare Z5120
LCD Screen
Tilting vs Fixed Type Flexible shooting positions
Viewfinder
Electronic vs None Better framing and control
LCD Screen Resolution
921k dots vs 230k dots 300% higher resolution screen
Focal Length - Wide
23mm vs 26mm 3 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
810mm vs 676mm 134 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
36× vs 26× more flexible focal coverage
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720 Higher Resolution Video


Reasons to choose Kodak EasyShare Z5120 over Nikon Coolpix P500
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Max Sensor Resolution
16 MP vs 12 MP 33% more pixels
Max ISO
6.400 vs 3.200 100% higher Max ISO
Max Mech. Shutter
1/2000s vs 1/1500s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting
6.0fps vs 1.0fps 5 fps faster
Weight
445 g vs 494 g 49 g lighter
Max Aperture - Wide
2.80 vs 3.40 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
5.60 vs 5.70 faster lens at tele
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR

Common Strengths of Nikon Coolpix P500 and Kodak EasyShare Z5120
Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Focal Length - Tele
810mm vs 676mm Very good Telezoom
Common Weaknesses of Nikon Coolpix P500 and Kodak EasyShare Z5120
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Nikon P500 vs Kodak Z5120: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Nikon P500 and Kodak Z5120 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon P500 has external dimensions of 116 x 84 x 10 mm (4.57 x 3.31 x 4.06″) and weighs 494 g (1.09 lb / 17.43 oz) (including batteries). Kodak Z5120 has external dimensions of 124 x 91 x 105 mm (4.88 x 3.58 x 4.13″) and weighs 445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon P500 and Kodak Z5120. Nikon P500 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 8mm narrower, 7mm shorter and 2mm thinner than Kodak Z5120.

Nikon P500 vs Kodak Z5120 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Nikon P500 and Kodak Z5120 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Nikon P500 and Kodak Z5120.

Nikon P500 vs Kodak Z5120 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Nikon P500 and Kodak Z5120 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon P500 and Kodak Z5120.
Nikon P500 vs Kodak Z5120 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Nikon P500 and Kodak Z5120 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Kodak Z5120 is 49g lighter than the Nikon P500 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Nikon Coolpix P500 nor Kodak EasyShare Z5120 provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Nikon P500 and Kodak Z5120's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

On the other hand, Nikon P500 features a Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels whereas the Kodak Z5120 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to P500.
Nikon P500 vs Kodak Z5120: Sensor Comparison

Nikon P500 has a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Expeed C2 processor. On the other hand, Kodak Z5120 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor .

Below you can see the P500 and Z5120 sensor size comparison.

Nikon P500 vs Kodak Z5120 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon P500 and Kodak Z5120 Cameras


Nikon P500 and Kodak Z5120 have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Nikon P500 vs Kodak Z5120 Lens Specs Comparison

Nikon P500 features a 23-810 mm F3.4-5.7 36× zoom lens whereas Kodak Z5120 features a 26-676 mm F2.8-5.6 26× zoom lens.

Nikon P500 has 3mm wider coverage than the Kodak Z5120. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f2.80, Kodak Z5120 is faster at widest end. On the tele end, Nikon P500 has 134mm longer reach than the Kodak Z5120. However, with a max aperture of f5.60, Kodak Z5120 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

P500
Z5120
Widest - Samsung WB2200F
Average
Telezoom

DSLR-Like Cameras

P500
Z5120
Longest - Nikon P1000
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Max Aperture at Tele

DSLR-Like Cameras

P500
Z5120
Fastest - Olympus 1
Average
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DSLR-Like Cameras

P500
Z5120
Fastest - Sony RX10 III
Average
What types of Photography are Nikon P500 and Kodak Z5120 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Nikon P500 and Kodak Z5120 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Nikon P500 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Kodak Z5120 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Nikon P500 for Street Photography

GOOD

Kodak Z5120 for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
23 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Nikon P500 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Kodak Z5120 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
810 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1500s
9 Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 220 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.70
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
676 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Continuous Shooting: 6.0fps
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Environmental Sealings
Unknown Focus Points
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Nikon P500 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Kodak Z5120 for Daily Photography

GOOD
35.2X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
494g
Body Thickness 103mm
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RAW shooting capability
26.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
445g
Body Thickness 105mm
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Nikon P500 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Kodak Z5120 for Landscape Photography

POOR
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
23 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Environmental Sealings
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Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Nikon P500 vs Kodak Z5120: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Nikon P500 and Kodak Z5120, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Nikon P500 and Kodak Z5120 scores compare:

Nikon P500
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #50 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #556 out of 1223 in all Cameras
Kodak Z5120
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #54 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #570 out of 1223 in all Cameras

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Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P500 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Nikon Coolpix P500 Kodak EasyShare Z5120
Brand Nikon Kodak
Announced 2011-02-09 2012-01-10
Body Type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS CCD
Size 1/2.3-inch 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 28.07mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Max Resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 2456
Max Native Light sensitivity 3,200 ISO 6,400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 160 ISO 125 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 23-810 mm (36×) 26-676 mm (26×)
Max Aperture F3.4-5.7 F2.8-5.6
Macro Focus Range 1cm 1cm
Screen
Type Tilting Fixed type
Size 3" 3"
Resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/1500s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Sensor-shift Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 8.00 m 8.90 m
Max Flash Sync n/a s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps 6.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None Eye-Fi Connected
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 494g 445g
Dimensions 116 x 84 x 103mm 124 x 91 x 105mm
Battery Life 220 shots n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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