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Kodak M380 vs Leica D-Lux 7

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Kodak EasyShare M380 front
 
Leica D-Lux 7 front
Portability
81
Imaging
58
Features
75
Overall
64

Kodak M380 vs Leica D-Lux 7 Key Specs

Kodak M380
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-190mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Leica D-Lux 7
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 403g - 118 x 66 x 64mm
  • Revealed November 2018
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Kodak M380 vs Leica D-Lux 7 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Kodak M380 vs Leica D-Lux 7, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Kodak and Leica. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the M380 (10MP) and D-Lux 7 (17MP) and the M380 (1/2.3") and D-Lux 7 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizing.

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The M380 was announced 11 years before the D-Lux 7 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Kodak M380 being a Ultracompact camera and the Leica D-Lux 7 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the M380 matches up against the D-Lux 7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M380 over the Leica D-Lux 7

 M380 D-Lux 7 

Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 7 over the Kodak M380

 D-Lux 7 M380 
RevealedNovember 2018January 2009More recent by 120 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen resolution1240k230kClearer screen (+1010k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak M380 and Leica D-Lux 7

 M380 D-Lux 7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Kodak M380 vs Leica D-Lux 7 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Kodak M380 has got physical measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Leica D-Lux 7 has specifications of 118mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the M380 vs the D-Lux 7.

Kodak M380 vs Leica D-Lux 7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the M380 and D-Lux 7 is 95 and 81 respectively.

Kodak M380 vs Leica D-Lux 7 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M380 vs Leica D-Lux 7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M380 and D-Lux 7.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M380 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Leica D-Lux 7 will give you extra detail with its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older M380 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak M380 vs Leica D-Lux 7 sensor size comparison

Kodak M380 vs Leica D-Lux 7 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M380 vs Leica D-Lux 7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M380 Portrait photography highlights
Leica D-Lux 7 Portrait photography highlights
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
74
has manual focus
MP count decent (17 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M380 Street photography highlights
Leica D-Lux 7 Street photography highlights
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition (155g)
77
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
provides focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M380 Sports photography information
Leica D-Lux 7 Sports photography information
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,448 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
71
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (17MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery pack (340 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M380 Travel photography highlights
Leica D-Lux 7 Travel photography highlights
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (155 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
78
great battery pack (340 per charge)
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
MP count decent (17MP)
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M380 Landscape photography highlights
Leica D-Lux 7 Landscape photography highlights
27
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
76
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (17MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M380 Vlogging factors
Leica D-Lux 7 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition (155g)
37
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
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Kodak M380 vs Leica D-Lux 7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M380 and Leica D-Lux 7
 Kodak EasyShare M380Leica D-Lux 7
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Leica
Model Kodak EasyShare M380 Leica D-Lux 7
Class Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2018-11-20
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 17 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4736 x 3552
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 200
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 25 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-190mm (5.0x) 24-75mm (3.1x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/1.7-2.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,240k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 1800 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1448 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DP-DC15 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 grams (0.34 pounds) 403 grams (0.89 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 118 x 66 x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5")
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 life - 340 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7003 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $160 $1,193