Kodak Easyshare Z5010 shown above - the shockwave flash rotating view of the camera above was created using EME Digital's 360 photo box, click the magnifying glass to enlarge.
The Kodak Easyshare Z5010 is Kodak's latest ultra zoom camera, featuring a 21x optical zoom lens, 14 megapixel CCD sensor, manual controls, and Kodak's unique share button for easy uploading to Facebook and other social networks.
Features
The Kodak Easyshare Z5010 features a Schneider Kreuznach branded wide angle 21x optical zoom lens covering a range of 25-525mm equivalent, with image stabilisation, as well as a 14.1 megapixel CCD sensor, a 3 inch screen, and takes 4 AA batteries. A set of alkaline batteries are included with the camera.Share button options are to share to FACEBOOK, e-mail, KODAK Gallery, FLICKR, YouTube, TWITTER, ORKUT, YANDEX, KAIXIN001, and KODAK PULSE Digital Frames.
Key Features
- 25mm wide angle 21x optical zoom lens (25-525mm)
- 14mp CCD sensor
- 720p video, mono sound, zoom available
- 3inch screen, 230k
- ISO sensitivity auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
- Image stabilization still: optical, video: digital
- Exposure Lock when shutter button is half pressed
- Smart Capture (integration of face detection, scene detection, optimized auto ISO, broader dynamic range, auto KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology, optimized output)
- 2-shots, 0.8 fps, up to 8 frames (Smart Capture mode, 14 MP)
- Face Recognition, Face Detection
- Colour modes high colour, natural colour, low colour, black & white, sepia
- Sharpness sharp, normal, soft
- Orientation senso
Handling
Ergonomics - The Z5010 is a lot like the Z990 Max and is a large chunky camera with a plastic body and rubberised hand grip. There is a traditional spring loaded on/off switch, a recessed screen, no viewfinder, large mode dial, with M (Manual setting), although no A/S individual dial positions, instead the dial is made up of: Scene modes program AE [P], manual exposure [M], portrait, sport, landscape, flower, sunset, backlight, candlelight, children, bright, stage, fireworks, self portrait, night portrait, night landscape, high ISO, panorama. There is a large hand grip and a bumped thumb grip on the back that works well.Buttons: Dedicated buttons on top: power, shutter, mode dial, flash, focus, drive. On the back: zoom, delete, menu, info, review, 5-way controller, Share.
Menus - The main options are set using the camera's overlay, these are designed to give you quick access to the most commonly changed options such as flash settings, ISO, and exposure, however these obstruct the view of what you want to photograph until you half press the shutter button.
Battery Life - The camera uses 4x AA batteries and is provided with 4 standard alkaline batteries. We were able to take over 380 shots, although using high power rechargeable batteries should give better battery life. The other benefit of AA batteries is that you can very easily find them if you run out, although using rechargeable batteries would be better for the environment and do add extra cost to the camera.
Speed - Switching the camera off to on and taking a photo is slow at 4.9 seconds. Focus is reasonable at 0.35/0.40 seconds (wide-angle), and shutter response after focusing is very quick at 0.05seconds. Shot to shot is quite slow at around 1.5 seconds. Continuous shooting is slightly better at 1.1 seconds between shots.
Kodak Easyshare Z5010 Performance
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| Manufacturer | Kodak |
| Model name | EasyShare Z5010 |
| Date announced | 2011-09-14 |
| MSRP | $229 |
| Street price | N/A |
| Official site | EasyShare Z5010 Homepage |
| Camera type | Compact |
| Sensor size (type) | 1/2.3" (CCD) |
| Max still resolution | 4288 x 3216 (14 Megapixel) |
| Zoom capability | 21X optical + 5X digital |
| Focal length (35mm equivalent) | 25mm - 525mm |
| Max aperture | F3.1 - F5.8 |
| Lens mount (D-SLR/ILC only) | N/A |
| Crop factor (D-SLR/ILC only) | N/A |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| AF-assist lamp | Yes |
| Image stabilization (Optical only) | Yes |
| Macro (min distance) | Yes (10 cm) |
| Built-in flash | Yes |
| External flash support | No |
| Supports conversion lenses | No |
| Supports underwater case | No |
| LCD size | 3.0" |
| LCD resolution | 230,000 pixels |
| LCD position | Fixed |
| Viewfinder | None |
| Viewfinder mag. (D-SLR only) | N/A |
| Viewfinder coverage | N/A |
| Manual controls | Exposure compensation, shutter speed, aperture |
| ISO range | 64/100/200/400/800/1600 |
| RAW/TIFF support | No |
| Movie mode (format) | Yes (AVI) |
| Max movie resolution | 1280 x 720 |
| Sound in movies | Yes |
| Zoom usable in movies | No |
| Storage method | 85MB onboard memory + SD/SDHC card |
| Storage capacity (out of the box) | |
| Battery used | AA (4) |
| Battery life (CIPA standard) | 300 shots |
| Video output | Yes |
| HDMI output | No |
| USB output | Yes (2.0) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 4.6 x 3.2 x 3.1 in (116.8 x 81.3 x 78.7 mm) |
| Weight (empty) | 16.7 oz (473 g) |
| Included software | Kodak EasyShare |
| Misc. notes | |