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Kodak Z915 vs Leica V-Lux 20

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
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Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Leica V-Lux 20 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Kodak Z915 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Key Specs

Kodak Z915
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 194g - 90 x 64 x 39mm
  • Launched January 2009
Leica V-Lux 20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Released April 2010
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Kodak Z915 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Kodak Z915 versus Leica V-Lux 20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Leica. The resolution of the Z915 (10MP) and the V-Lux 20 (12MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was announced 15 months before the V-Lux 20 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the Z915 scores versus the V-Lux 20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 Z915 V-Lux 20 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Kodak Z915

 V-Lux 20 Z915 
ReleasedApril 2010January 2009More recent by 15 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Leica V-Lux 20

 Z915 V-Lux 20 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Kodak Z915 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Kodak Z915 comes with exterior dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 20 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Z915 vs the V-Lux 20.

Kodak Z915 vs Leica V-Lux 20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z915 and V-Lux 20 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Leica V-Lux 20 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z915 and V-Lux 20.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Leica V-Lux 20 to offer greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older Z915 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Kodak Z915 vs Leica V-Lux 20 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z915
Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 20
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focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Street photography camera
Leica V-Lux 20 as a Street photography camera
54
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (218g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography advice
Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography advice
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography highlights
54
flash built-in
great reach (350mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than average in class (218g)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 Landscape photography advice
Leica V-Lux 20 Landscape photography advice
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
38
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging details
Leica V-Lux 20 Vlogging details
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic jack
30
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (218 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Kodak Z915 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Leica V-Lux 20
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Leica V-Lux 20
General Information
Brand Kodak Leica
Model Kodak EasyShare Z915 Leica V-Lux 20
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-08 2010-04-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 25 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lbs) 218 gr (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $200 $779