Kodak Z1485 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30

Below, we are reviewing the Kodak Z1485 IS and Leica V-Lux 30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Kodak and Leica. The sensor resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and V-Lux 30 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The Z1485 IS was announced 3 years earlier than the V-Lux 30 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Z1485 IS matches up vs the V-Lux 30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS & Leica V-Lux 30. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery & Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Kodak Z1485 IS has external dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 30 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Z1485 IS compared to the V-Lux 30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z1485 IS and V-Lux 30 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z1485 IS and V-Lux 30.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The Z1485 IS provides the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The more aged Z1485 IS will be behind in sensor tech.