Clicky

Kodak Z915 vs Leica V-Lux 30

Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Leica V-Lux 30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Kodak Z915 vs Leica V-Lux 30 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
  • Announced January 2009
Leica V-Lux 30
(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
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

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").

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

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.

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

        

Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 Z915 V-Lux 30 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Kodak Z915

 V-Lux 30 Z915 
AnnouncedMay 2011January 2009More recent by 28 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Leica V-Lux 30

 Z915 V-Lux 30 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak Z915 vs Leica V-Lux 30 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
no external flash support
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography details
Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography details
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than others (219 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z915
Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 30
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (260 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Travel photography camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Travel photography camera
54
flash built-in
great reach (350mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than others (219 grams)
features touch to focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery power (260 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 Landscape photography info
Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography info
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
41
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery power (260 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging info
Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging info
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
34
really wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (219 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
Photography Glossary

Kodak Z915 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Leica V-Lux 30
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Leica V-Lux 30
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