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Kodak C135 vs Leica V-Lux 30

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Leica V-Lux 30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40

Kodak C135 vs Leica V-Lux 30 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 30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
  • Introduced May 2011
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Kodak C135 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Kodak C135 and Leica V-Lux 30, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Leica. The resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The C135 was revealed 8 months after the V-Lux 30 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the C135 matches up versus the V-Lux 30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 C135 V-Lux 30 
IntroducedJanuary 2012May 2011More modern by 8 months

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Kodak C135

 V-Lux 30 C135 
Display dimension3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution460k112kCrisper display (+348k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Leica V-Lux 30

 C135 V-Lux 30 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Kodak C135 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak C135 features physical dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 30 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Kodak C135 and Leica V-Lux 30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the C135 versus the V-Lux 30.

Kodak C135 vs Leica V-Lux 30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the C135 and V-Lux 30 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Leica V-Lux 30 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the C135 and V-Lux 30.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos although you will want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer C135 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak C135 vs Leica V-Lux 30 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C135 Portrait photography details
Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography details
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
29
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak C135 Street photography details
Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography details
52
weather proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
max ISO too low (1,250)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than average in class (219g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C135 Sports photography advice
Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography advice
30
good MP (14MP)
weather proofing
fixed focal length (35mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
46
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery (260 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak C135
Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 30
64
weather proofing
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
67
lighter than average in class (219g)
comes with focus by touch
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery (260 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Landscape photography camera
31
good MP (14MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,250)
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery (260 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak C135
Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 30
25
has face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic port
34
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (219g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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Kodak C135 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Leica V-Lux 30
 Kodak EasyShare C135Leica V-Lux 30
General Information
Company Kodak Leica
Model Kodak EasyShare C135 Leica V-Lux 30
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-10 2011-05-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1250 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.4 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 112 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 pounds) 219 gr (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 260 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $900