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Kodak C135 vs Leica V-Lux 20

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Leica V-Lux 20 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Kodak C135 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Key Specs

Kodak C135
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1250
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35mm (F3.0) lens
  • 175g - 147 x 58 x 23mm
  • Released January 2012
Leica V-Lux 20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Announced April 2010
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Kodak C135 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Kodak C135 vs Leica V-Lux 20, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Leica. The image resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the V-Lux 20 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The C135 was introduced 21 months after the V-Lux 20 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the C135 scores versus the V-Lux 20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 C135 V-Lux 20 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012April 2010More modern by 21 months

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Kodak C135

 V-Lux 20 C135 
Display dimensions3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution461k112kClearer display (+349k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Leica V-Lux 20

 C135 V-Lux 20 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Kodak C135 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak C135 features external measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 20 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak C135 vs Leica V-Lux 20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the C135 against the V-Lux 20.

Kodak C135 vs Leica V-Lux 20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the C135 and V-Lux 20 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Leica V-Lux 20 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The image here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the C135 and V-Lux 20.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Kodak C135 to offer you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher C135 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Kodak C135 vs Leica V-Lux 20 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C135 Portrait photography details
Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography details
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Street photography camera
Leica V-Lux 20 as a Street photography camera
53
environment sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low maximum ISO (1,250)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C135 Sports photography factors
Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography factors
31
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
focal length is fixed (35mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 Travel photography info
Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography info
64
environment sealing
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
63
lighter than competition (218 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 Landscape photography features
Leica V-Lux 20 Landscape photography features
31
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.4")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,250)
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
38
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C135 Vlogging advice
Leica V-Lux 20 Vlogging advice
25
supports face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
30
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Kodak C135 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Leica V-Lux 20
 Kodak EasyShare C135Leica V-Lux 20
General Information
Brand Kodak Leica
Model Kodak EasyShare C135 Leica V-Lux 20
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-10 2010-04-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1250 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.4" 3"
Display resolution 112 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lbs) 218 gr (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $779