Kodak Z5120 vs Leica V-Lux 2
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Kodak Z5120 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 445g - 124 x 91 x 105mm
- Introduced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 520g - 124 x 80 x 95mm
- Introduced September 2010
- Replacement is Leica V-Lux 3
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Let's look closer at the Kodak Z5120 and Leica V-Lux 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Kodak and Leica. The image resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the V-Lux 2 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe Z5120 was unveiled 16 months after the V-Lux 2 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Z5120 scores against the V-Lux 2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z5120 & Leica V-Lux 2. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak Z5120 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Leica V-Lux 2
| Z5120 | V-Lux 2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2012 |  | September 2010 | Newer by 16 months |
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Kodak Z5120
| V-Lux 2 | Z5120 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Leica V-Lux 2
| Z5120 | V-Lux 2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Kodak Z5120 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z5120 has outside dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 2 has measurements of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Z5120 compared to the V-Lux 2.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Z5120 and V-Lux 2 is 68 and 67 respectively.
Kodak Z5120 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5120 and V-Lux 2.
All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Kodak Z5120 to show more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent Z5120 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Kodak Z5120 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Z5120 | Leica V-Lux 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Kodak | Leica |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z5120 | Leica V-Lux 2 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2012-01-10 | 2010-09-21 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 2456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.8-5.2 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 16 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames per second | 11.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 8.90 m | 9.50 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 445 grams (0.98 pounds) | 520 grams (1.15 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") | 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $200 | $1,000 |