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Kodak Playsport ZX5

Based on 19 reviews

Excellent:

2
Good:

14
Average:

3
Bad:

0

Pros

Very good video quality for its price and size.
Easy to use.
Good editing/sharing software.
Lens offers autofocus capability.
Water- and drop-proof.
Simple to operate.
Storage is expandable.
Easy media sharing with social-networking sites.

Cons

No flash or video light.
Battery can't be removed.
No integrated storage.
Requires SD cards.
Lacks a built-in USB connector.
Small.
Low resolution LCD.

By GadgetSpeak on May 02, 2012

With ‘Flips’ now a discontinued line there is a gap in the market for a small – pocket size – camcorder, this one from Kodak is waterproof to ten feet and has a range of special features as well as the ability to take stills as...

68
By Computeractive on October 27, 2011

An easy-to-use, and rugged, waterproof video camera...

80
By itreviews.com on August 08, 2011

Kodak has put some work into its new PlaySport Zx5, adding some welcome extra physical protection, improving underwater video quality, and adding macro and fun filters - as well as enhancing the control layout. The non-removable battery might be a...

80
By DigitalCameraReview on July 19, 2011

For users with the right needs (affordability, endurance), the Kodak PlaySport Zx5 is quite possibly the best camcorder...

80
By PC Advisor on July 15, 2011

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...

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By Steves Digicams on July 12, 2011

Headed to the skate park, track, trails, surf, mountain, or runway, and looking to capture your experience? Kodak releases the appropriately named PlaySport (aka Zx5) for your dilemma. This waterproof, dustproof, shockproof, pocket-sized HD video...

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By CNET Australia on June 06, 2011

For those with a predilection towards action-adventure, the Kodak PlaySport Zx5 will be a worthy...

75
By cnet on June 02, 2011

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

78
By About.com on June 01, 2011

The Playsport Zx5 is a very versatile pocket camcorder – it not only takes sharp video but is designed to go underwater and take the odd fall off a table. Despite its sturdy build, the Playsport is sharply styled and not at all cumbersome to carry...

90
By T3 Magazine on May 25, 2011

The pocket camcorder market wobbled this month with shock news that Cisco was . The reasons behind this move are myriad but with HD video shooting now found in most phones, it’s clear that camcorder manufacturers have to try that bit harder to...

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