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Kodak PlaySport Zx5

Kodak PlaySport Zx5
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alaScore 89

3022 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 3022 reviews of Kodak PlaySport Zx5. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Reviewers really like the size and image quality. The price and portability also get good feedback. Some have doubts about the connectivity and control panel.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Kodak PlaySport Zx5 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Kodak PlaySport Zx5

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 637 user reviews of Kodak PlaySport Zx5 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the size and image quality. The price and portability are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are some negative opinions about the connectivity and reliability.

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reliability, connectivity

79% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Kodak PlaySport Zx5

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1417 user reviews of Kodak PlaySport Zx5 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Views about the durability and image quality are overall positive. The price and portability also get good feedback, but some have doubts about the connectivity and control panel.

usability, portability, price, image quality, durability

reliability, zoom, control panel, connectivity

75% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : James Morris (trustedreviews.com)

Kodak Playsport Zx5

 

Kodak's waterproof pocket camcorder range gets tough.

Waterproof to 3m ; Withstands drop from 1.5m ; Full HD shooting

No built-in memory ; Fixed battery ; No backlight compensation setting

The Kodak Playsport Zx3 was already great value for a waterproof pocket Internet camcorder. The Zx5 is around £30 more than the current price for the Zx3, and although it doesn’t add much in the way of extra features, the improved shock rating makes it...

May, 2011
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Expert review by : Marc Chacksfield (t3.com)

Kodak PlaySport ZX5 review

 

Durable action cam that films in crisp 1080p

After giving the Playsport a wipe down and connecting it to a PC, we found that you have to install a couple of programmes to share what you have filmed. Once done though, it was easy to get images onto Facebook, YouTube and Flickr. All our footage was...

Sep, 2011
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Expert review by : Rosemary Hattersley (techadvisor.co.uk)

Kodak PlaySport Zx5 Review

 

As with its predecessor, the Zx5 is a 5Mp stills camera as well as a video camera, but we were disappointed to find no karabiner loop (as there was on the Zx1) available for when we indulge in some proper extreme sports action.

It's hard to see what the Zx5 brings to the party that wasn't already offered by the Zx3. Both 1920x1080 video capture and image stabilisation were already included, as was the shoot and share option. The Zx5 has a dedicated Share button and DIS...

Jul, 2011
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Kodak PlaySport 2011 review

 

Tougher and smarter, Kodak's Full HD action cam likes it better down where it's wetter

A desirable amphibious camcorder that’s up for adventure, but footage isn’t all that we’d hoped for

Apr, 2011
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Expert review by (tipa.com)

Kodak Playsport

 

Al giorno d'oggi non è possibile ignorare l'importanza dei social network e il ruolo significativo dell'imaging al loro interno. Negli ultimi anni le cosiddette 'videocamere tascabili' si sono diffuse molto tra gli utenti abituali dei social network....

Apr, 2010
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Reddot design award winner 2010!

Expert review by : reddot (red-dot.de (UK))

Kodak PLAYSPORT Video Camera

 

The Playsport video camera is a robust and durable high-resolution camera in a handy format. Its compact exterior with modern colour variants appeals to active users who want to use the camera outdoors in different conditions. Accordingly, the camera...

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Expert review by : Andrew (gaj-it.com)

Kodak Playsport Waterproof HD Pocket Camcorder

 

With the tech world going social network crazy, sharing is the sexy thing to do, and with the exsplosion of sites like Youtube, Facebook and Vimeo, there's now a huge demand for easy ways to shoot and share video clips. The Kodak Playsport caught our...

Nov, 2010
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Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com)

Kodak PlaySport Zx5 review: Kodak PlaySport Zx5

 

Kodak PlaySport Zx5

The waterproof/shockproof ; produces very good video quality for its price and size, is easy to use, and has good editing/sharing software.

The PlaySport doesn't have a built-in USB connector, there's no flash or video light, and the battery can't be removed.

The rugged Kodak PlaySport Zx5 is a very good minicamcorder, but falls just shy of improving on last year's model, despite being more durable.

May, 2012
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Expert review by : Joe Osborne (pcmag.com)

Kodak PlaySport Zx5 Burton Edition

 

A miniature HD video camera that's built for outdoor occasions, the Kodak PlaySport Zx5 Burton Edition offers case designs by Burton that house a 5 megapixel CMOS sensor.

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Sep, 2011
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Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com)

Kodak PlaySport Zx5 review

 

Editors' note: Kodak has issued a firmware update for the PlaySport Zx5 that prevents it from "freezing" or "locking up" during video capture or review, and enables the use of Class 10 SDHC and SDHC UHS-1 memory cards.

The waterproof/shockproof Kodak PlaySport Zx5 produces very good video quality for its price and size, is easy to use, and has good editing/sharing software.

The PlaySport doesn't have a built-in USB connector, there's no flash or video light, and the battery can't be removed.

The rugged Kodak PlaySport Zx5 is a very good minicamcorder, but falls just shy of improving on last year's model, despite being more durable.

Jun, 2011
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