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Kodak Z5120 vs Leica V-Lux 3

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
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Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Leica V-Lux 3 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Kodak Z5120 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Key Specs

Kodak Z5120
(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
Leica V-Lux 3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 81 x 95mm
  • Announced December 2011
  • Earlier Model is Leica V-Lux 2
  • Replacement is Leica V-Lux 4
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Kodak Z5120 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Kodak Z5120 and Leica V-Lux 3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Kodak and Leica. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Z5120 (16MP) and V-Lux 3 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was released 2 months later than the V-Lux 3 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Z5120 matches up against the V-Lux 3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Leica V-Lux 3

 Z5120 V-Lux 3 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 3 over the Kodak Z5120

 V-Lux 3 Z5120 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Leica V-Lux 3

 Z5120 V-Lux 3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012December 2011Same generation
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Kodak Z5120 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z5120 enjoys outer dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 3 has dimensions of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

See the Kodak Z5120 and Leica V-Lux 3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Z5120 versus the V-Lux 3.

Kodak Z5120 vs Leica V-Lux 3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z5120 and V-Lux 3 is 68 and 67 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Leica V-Lux 3 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5120 and V-Lux 3.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Kodak Z5120 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Leica V-Lux 3 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica V-Lux 3 as a Portrait photography camera
50
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
saves RAW files
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Street photography advice
Leica V-Lux 3 Street photography advice
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
58
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Sports photography factors
Leica V-Lux 3 Sports photography factors
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amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
43
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
great battery (410 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Travel photography info
Leica V-Lux 3 Travel photography info
57
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
56
great battery (410 per charge)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (540g)
low MP (12MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Landscape photography details
Leica V-Lux 3 Landscape photography details
52
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
saves RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
48
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
great battery (410 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Vlogging highlights
Leica V-Lux 3 Vlogging highlights
26
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
62
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competitors in class (540g)
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Kodak Z5120 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Leica V-Lux 3
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Leica V-Lux 3
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Leica
Model Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Leica V-Lux 3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-10 2011-12-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 2456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.90 m 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445g (0.98 lbs) 540g (1.19 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 124 x 81 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 410 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA BP-DC 9
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $200 $949