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Kodak Z5120 vs Leica V-Lux 4

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Leica V-Lux 4 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
46

Kodak Z5120 vs Leica V-Lux 4 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Succeeded the Leica V-Lux 3
  • New Model is Leica V-Lux 5
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Kodak Z5120 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Kodak Z5120 versus Leica V-Lux 4, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Kodak and Leica. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the Z5120 (16MP) and V-Lux 4 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was introduced 8 months earlier than the V-Lux 4 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the Z5120 grades against the V-Lux 4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Leica V-Lux 4

 Z5120 V-Lux 4 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Kodak Z5120

 V-Lux 4 Z5120 
LaunchedSeptember 2012January 2012More modern by 8 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Leica V-Lux 4

 Z5120 V-Lux 4 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Kodak Z5120 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Kodak Z5120 comes with exterior measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 4 has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Z5120 versus the V-Lux 4.

Kodak Z5120 vs Leica V-Lux 4 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z5120 and V-Lux 4 is 68 and 65 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Leica V-Lux 4 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The image underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5120 and V-Lux 4.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Kodak Z5120 to produce extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged Z5120 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak Z5120 vs Leica V-Lux 4 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Portrait photography info
Leica V-Lux 4 Portrait photography info
50
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
45
has manual focus
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Street photography information
Leica V-Lux 4 Street photography information
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
57
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (588g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z5120
Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 4
44
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
46
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
great battery power (540 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z5120
Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 4
57
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
great battery power (540 per charge)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (588 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Landscape photography info
Leica V-Lux 4 Landscape photography info
52
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
48
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
great battery power (540 per charge)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Vlogging camera
Leica V-Lux 4 as a Vlogging camera
26
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
63
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition (588 grams)
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Kodak Z5120 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Leica V-Lux 4
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Leica V-Lux 4
General Information
Brand Kodak Leica
Model Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Leica V-Lux 4
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-10 2012-09-17
Physical type 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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
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 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.90 m 13.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 grams (0.98 pounds) 588 grams (1.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
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 - 540 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $200 $899