Clicky

Kodak Z915 vs Leica V-Lux 40

Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Leica V-Lux 40 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41

Kodak Z915 vs Leica V-Lux 40 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
  • Released January 2009
Leica V-Lux 40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Launched May 2012
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Kodak Z915 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Kodak Z915 versus Leica V-Lux 40, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Kodak and Leica. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and V-Lux 40 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The Z915 was launched 4 years prior to the V-Lux 40 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Z915 matches up vs the V-Lux 40 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

        

Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Leica V-Lux 40

 Z915 V-Lux 40 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Kodak Z915

 V-Lux 40 Z915 
LaunchedMay 2012January 2009Newer by 40 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Leica V-Lux 40

 Z915 V-Lux 40 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Kodak Z915 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z915 has physical 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 40 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check out the Kodak Z915 versus Leica V-Lux 40 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Z915 compared to the V-Lux 40.

Kodak Z915 vs Leica V-Lux 40 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Z915 and V-Lux 40 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Leica V-Lux 40 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z915 and V-Lux 40.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Leica V-Lux 40 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged Z915 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Kodak Z915 vs Leica V-Lux 40 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z915
Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 40
19
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography information
Leica V-Lux 40 Street photography information
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
65
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (210 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Sports photography camera
Leica V-Lux 40 as a Sports photography camera
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
47
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography features
Leica V-Lux 40 Travel photography features
54
has built in flash
very long reach (350mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competition in class (210 grams)
comes with focus by touch
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery life (210 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 Landscape photography features
Leica V-Lux 40 Landscape photography features
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
42
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery life (210 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 Vlogging details
Leica V-Lux 40 Vlogging details
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
35
rather wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (210g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Kodak Z915 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Leica V-Lux 40
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Leica V-Lux 40
General Information
Company Kodak Leica
Model Kodak EasyShare Z915 Leica V-Lux 40
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-08 2012-05-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 25 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 6.40 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lb) 210 grams (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 life - 210 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $200 $699