Kodak Z915 vs Leica V-Lux 20
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Kodak Z915 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Kodak Z915 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z915 & Leica V-Lux 20. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak Z915 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Leica V-Lux 20
Z915 | V-Lux 20 |
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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Kodak Z915
V-Lux 20 | Z915 | |||
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Released | April 2010 | January 2009 | More recent by 15 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Leica V-Lux 20
Z915 | V-Lux 20 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Look at the Kodak Z915 versus Leica V-Lux 20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Kodak Z915 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Leica V-Lux 20 | |
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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 |