Kodak Z915 vs Leica V-Lux 30
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Kodak Z915 vs Leica V-Lux 30 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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
- Announced May 2011

Kodak Z915 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview
Its time to look a little more in depth at the Kodak Z915 versus Leica V-Lux 30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Leica. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and V-Lux 30 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Z915 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the V-Lux 30 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the Z915 scores against the V-Lux 30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Kodak Z915 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z915 and Leica V-Lux 30. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak Z915 Gallery and Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Leica V-Lux 30
Z915 | V-Lux 30 |
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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Kodak Z915
V-Lux 30 | Z915 | |||
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Announced | May 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 28 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Leica V-Lux 30
Z915 | V-Lux 30 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Kodak Z915 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z915 enjoys outer measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 30 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
Check out the Kodak Z915 versus Leica V-Lux 30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Z915 compared to the V-Lux 30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z915 and V-Lux 30 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Z915 and V-Lux 30.
Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Leica V-Lux 30 to show extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older Z915 will be behind in sensor technology.

Kodak Z915 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak Z915 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Leica V-Lux 30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Kodak | Leica |
Model | Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Leica V-Lux 30 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2011-05-26 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine FHD |
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 | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-350mm (10.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 16s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1250s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | 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 | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 194 gr (0.43 pounds) | 219 gr (0.48 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") |
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 | - | 260 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $200 | $900 |