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Kodak M340 vs Leica Q2

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare M340 front
 
Leica Q2 front
Portability
61
Imaging
79
Features
70
Overall
75

Kodak M340 vs Leica Q2 Key Specs

Kodak M340
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.7) lens
  • 115g - 96 x 59 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2009
Leica Q2
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 50000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 718g - 130 x 80 x 92mm
  • Introduced March 2019
  • Additionally referred to as Type No. 4889
  • Old Model is Leica Q
  • Later Model is Leica Q3
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Kodak M340 vs Leica Q2 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Kodak M340 vs Leica Q2, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Kodak and Leica. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the M340 (10MP) and Q2 (47MP) and the M340 (1/2.3") and Q2 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The M340 was launched 11 years before the Q2 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Kodak M340 being a Ultracompact camera and the Leica Q2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the M340 scores against the Q2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M340 over the Leica Q2

 M340 Q2 

Reasons to pick Leica Q2 over the Kodak M340

 Q2 M340 
IntroducedMarch 2019January 2009More modern by 123 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak M340 and Leica Q2

 M340 Q2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Kodak M340 vs Leica Q2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak M340 has outer dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Leica Q2 has proportions of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 718 grams (1.58 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak M340 vs Leica Q2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the M340 and the Q2.

Kodak M340 vs Leica Q2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M340 and Q2 is 96 and 61 respectively.

Kodak M340 vs Leica Q2 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M340 vs Leica Q2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the M340 and Q2.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M340 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Leica Q2 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 37MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged M340 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak M340 vs Leica Q2 sensor size comparison

Kodak M340 vs Leica Q2 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M340 vs Leica Q2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M340
Portrait photography with Leica Q2
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
87
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500 seconds)
MP count excellent (47MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Kodak M340 as a Street photography camera
Leica Q2 as a Street photography camera
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
environment proof
good ISO range (50,000)
screen does not articulate
heavier than competitors (718 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M340 Sports photography details
Leica Q2 Sports photography details
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
78
quiet mode (1/40,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count excellent (47MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
environment proof
better than average battery pack (370 per charge)
can't change focal length (28mm)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M340 Travel photography features
Leica Q2 Travel photography features
51
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
better than average battery pack (370 CIPA)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
MP count excellent (47MP)
good max aperture (f1.7)
heavier than competitors (718 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M340 Landscape photography information
Leica Q2 Landscape photography information
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
80
has manual focus
good max aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count excellent (47 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
good ISO range (50,000)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery pack (370 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M340
Vlogging with Leica Q2
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
32
good max aperture (f1.7)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
heavier than competitors (718 grams)
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Kodak M340 vs Leica Q2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M340 and Leica Q2
 Kodak EasyShare M340Leica Q2
General Information
Make Kodak Leica
Model type Kodak EasyShare M340 Leica Q2
Also Known as - Type No. 4889
Type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-05 2019-03-07
Body design Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 47 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Max resolution 3664 x 2748 8368 x 5584
Max native ISO 1600 50000
Lowest native ISO 64 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 5 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.7 f/1.7
Macro focusing range 7cm 17cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.76x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/40000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/500 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 4K/30/24p, 1080/120/60/30/24p
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 115 gr (0.25 lbs) 718 gr (1.58 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 130 x 80 x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 96
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 2491
Other
Battery life - 370 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7001 BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $130 $4,985