Kodak Z5120 vs Leica V-Lux 20

Its time to look more closely at the Kodak Z5120 versus Leica V-Lux 20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Leica. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Z5120 (16MP) and V-Lux 20 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was brought out 21 months after the V-Lux 20 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 20 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Z5120 scores versus the V-Lux 20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z5120 & Leica V-Lux 20. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak Z5120 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak Z5120 offers external measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 20 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Z5120 vs the V-Lux 20.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Z5120 and V-Lux 20 is 68 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5120 and V-Lux 20.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Kodak Z5120 to offer extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The newer Z5120 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.