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Kodak Z915 vs Leica M-E Typ 220

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Leica M-E Typ 220 front
Portability
79
Imaging
65
Features
28
Overall
50

Kodak Z915 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Key Specs

Kodak Z915
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 194g - 90 x 64 x 39mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Leica M-E Typ 220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 2500
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 585g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Released September 2012
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Kodak Z915 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Kodak Z915 versus Leica M-E Typ 220, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Kodak and Leica. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and the Z915 (1/2.3") and M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor size.

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The Z915 was launched 4 years earlier than the M-E Typ 220 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Kodak Z915 being a Compact camera and the Leica M-E Typ 220 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Z915 scores vs the M-E Typ 220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Leica M-E Typ 220

 Z915 M-E Typ 220 

Reasons to pick Leica M-E Typ 220 over the Kodak Z915

 M-E Typ 220 Z915 
ReleasedSeptember 2012January 2009Fresher by 44 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Leica M-E Typ 220

 Z915 M-E Typ 220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.5"2.5"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z915 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z915 enjoys physical measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Leica M-E Typ 220 has measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Z915 compared to the M-E Typ 220.

Kodak Z915 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z915 and M-E Typ 220 is 91 and 79 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z915 and M-E Typ 220.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z915 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Leica M-E Typ 220 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The older Z915 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z915 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography information
Leica M-E Typ 220 Portrait photography information
19
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
71
focusing manually
MP count good (18MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography info
Leica M-E Typ 220 Street photography info
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
65
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography info
Leica M-E Typ 220 Sports photography info
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
46
MP count good (18MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesn't have liveview
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z915
Travel photography with Leica M-E Typ 220
54
flash built-in
long reach (350mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
MP count good (18 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 Landscape photography info
Leica M-E Typ 220 Landscape photography info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
61
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
MP count good (18MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging factors
Leica M-E Typ 220 Vlogging factors
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
9
lack of video recording
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Kodak Z915 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Leica M-E Typ 220
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Leica M-E Typ 220
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Leica
Model Kodak EasyShare Z915 Leica M-E Typ 220
Category Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-01-08 2012-09-17
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 5212 x 3472
Max native ISO 1600 2500
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Leica M
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.8 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Available lenses - 59
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder magnification - 0.68x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194g (0.43 lb) 585g (1.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 69
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 787
Other
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $200 $0