Kodak C135 vs Leica V-Lux 20
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Kodak C135 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Kodak C135 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare C135 and Leica V-Lux 20. The whole galleries are available at Kodak C135 Gallery and Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Leica V-Lux 20
C135 | V-Lux 20 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | April 2010 | More modern by 21 months |
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Kodak C135
V-Lux 20 | C135 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.6") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 112k | Clearer display (+349k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak C135 and Leica V-Lux 20
C135 | V-Lux 20 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Kodak C135 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare C135 | Leica V-Lux 20 | |
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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 |