Kodak EasyShare Z5120 vs Pentax MX-1

      Kodak EasyShare Z5120

      Pentax MX-1
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Kodak EasyShare Z5120 and the Pentax MX-1, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Kodak EasyShare Z5120 was introduced in January 2012 and Pentax MX-1 was introduced in July 2013. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 125 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 5.6 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Pentax MX-1 Highlights

      • 12 MP 1/1.7-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • 25 Focus Points (25 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 920k dot Tilting Screen
      • 1.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Kodak EasyShare Z5120
      4. Advantage of Pentax MX-1
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Kodak EasyShare Z5120 and Pentax MX-1.

      PROS

      Kodak EasyShare Z5120

      Pentax MX-1

      •   Video Capture
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Light - 445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 391 g (0.86 lb / 13.79 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Kodak EasyShare Z5120

      Pentax MX-1

      •   Small Sensor
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 49
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 290 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Kodak EasyShare Z5120

      Pentax MX-1

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.6 fps
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot

      Advantage of Kodak EasyShare Z5120

      Kodak Z5120
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Kodak EasyShare Z5120 over Pentax MX-1.

      Kodak EasyShare Z5120 vs Pentax MX-1
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16 Megapixel vs 12 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4608 x 2456 vs 4000 x 3000
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 26 mm vs 28 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 676 mm vs 112 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 26x vs 4x
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 5.6 fps vs 1.0 fps
      Speaker Mono vs
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs
      Built-In Bluetooth vs
      Internal Storage 128 MB vs 75.3 MB

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      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Leica S2
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      Medium format

      38 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Fujifilm S8400W
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon 70D
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Advantage of Pentax MX-1

      Pentax MX-1
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pentax MX-1 over Kodak EasyShare Z5120.

      Kodak EasyShare Z5120 vs Pentax MX-1
      Larger Sensor 1/2.3-inch vs 1/1.7-inch
      Lower Native ISO 125 vs 100
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 12,800
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/2.8 vs f/1.8
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.6 vs f/2.5
      Min Normal Focus Distance 70 cm vs 60 cm
      Screen Type Fixed vs Tilting
      Higher Resolution Screen 230k dot vs 920k dot
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 16 sec vs 30 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/2000 sec vs 1/8000 sec
      Higher Video Resolution 1280 x 720 vs 1920 x 1080
      Lighter 445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz) vs 391 g (0.86 lb / 13.79 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Pentax MX-1.

      Pentax K-01
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      APS-C

      16 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Fujifilm X-T30 II
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      APS-C

      26.1 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon 5DS R
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Canon Rebel SL1
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Sony a7R III
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      Full Frame

      42.4 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Pentax MX-1
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO6,40012,800
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Type D Mini
        Light445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)391 g (0.86 lb / 13.79 oz)
        Internal Storage128 MB75.3 MB
      WEAKNESSES Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Pentax MX-1
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/1.7-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        No Viewfinder
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201920 x 1080
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible Eye-Fi Connection possible
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Kodak EasyShare Z5120 and Pentax MX-1 have 3.0" screens with 230k dot and 920k dot resolutions respectively. Kodak EasyShare Z5120 has a Fixed screen Pentax MX-1 has a Tilting screen which makes it very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting.

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      Pentax MX-1 with Tilting screen

      Sensor

      Kodak EasyShare Z5120 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 125 - 6,400. Pentax MX-1 features a 12 megapixel 1/1.7-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 7.44 x 5.58 mm and a total area of 31.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,800.

      Photography Features

      Kodak EasyShare Z5120 can take pictures up to 4608 x 2456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 2880 x 2160, 2048 x 1536 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Pentax MX-1 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3984 x 2656, 3968 x 2232, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 2048, 3072 x 1728, 2592 x 1728, 2560 x 1440, 2048 x 1152 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Bluetooth on Kodak EasyShare Z5120

      Kodak EasyShare Z5120 has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
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      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Kodak EasyShare Z5120 has an HDMI and Pentax MX-1 has a Type D Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Kodak EasyShare Z5120 comes with 4 x AA battery pack and Pentax MX-1 comes with D-Li-106 battery pack with battery life of 290 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Kodak EasyShare Z5120 has a single SD/SDHC card slot. Pentax MX-1 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Kodak EasyShare Z5120, and up to 1/8000 sec on Pentax MX-1. Kodak EasyShare Z5120 can shoot continuously up to 5.6 fps. Pentax MX-1 can shoot continuously up to 1.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 8.90 m on Kodak EasyShare Z5120 and 12.00 m on Pentax MX-1..

      Physical Parameters

      Kodak EasyShare Z5120 body has dimensions of 124 x 91 x 105 mm (4.88 x 3.58 x 4.13") and Pentax MX-1 body has dimensions of 122 x 61 x 51 mm (4.8 x 2.4 x 2.01"). Kodak EasyShare Z5120 weighs 445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz) and Pentax MX-1 weighs 391 g (0.86 lb / 13.79 oz).

      Kodak EasyShare Z5120

      Pentax MX-1

      124 mm

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      61 mm

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      105 mm

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      51 mm

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      Size comparisons of Kodak EasyShare Z5120 and Pentax MX-1

      Kodak EasyShare Z5120 and Pentax MX-1 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Kodak EasyShare Z5120

      Pentax MX-1

      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Kodak EasyShare Z5120

      Pentax MX-1

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.6 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 290 shots

      Wildlife Photography

      Kodak EasyShare Z5120

      Pentax MX-1

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.6 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 290 shots

      Portrait Photography

      Kodak EasyShare Z5120

      Pentax MX-1

      GOOD
      72
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      72
      •   Small Sensor
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Kodak EasyShare Z5120

      Pentax MX-1

      GOOD
      80
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)
      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 391 g (0.86 lb / 13.79 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Kodak EasyShare Z5120

      Pentax MX-1

      GOOD
      83
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)
      GOOD
      83
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 391 g (0.86 lb / 13.79 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 290 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Kodak EasyShare Z5120 and Pentax MX-1 and give them scores of 58 and 59 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Kodak EasyShare Z5120

      Pentax MX-1

      OVERALL
      58
      OVERALL
      59

      Sensor

      Kodak EasyShare Z5120

      Pentax MX-1

      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 49

      Photo

      Kodak EasyShare Z5120

      Pentax MX-1

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.6 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      GOOD
      71
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Kodak EasyShare Z5120

      Pentax MX-1

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Kodak EasyShare Z5120

      Pentax MX-1

      GOOD
      70
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Kodak EasyShare Z5120

      Pentax MX-1

      POOR
      52
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Kodak EasyShare Z5120

      Pentax MX-1

      GOOD
      71
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      50
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Kodak EasyShare Z5120

      Pentax MX-1

      POOR
      44
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      41
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 391 g (0.86 lb / 13.79 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 290 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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