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Kodak Z950 vs Leica V-Lux 30

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Leica V-Lux 30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Kodak Z950 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 243g - 110 x 67 x 36mm
  • Introduced June 2010
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
  • Launched May 2011
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Kodak Z950 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Kodak Z950 vs Leica V-Lux 30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Leica. The image resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Z950 was manufactured 11 months before the V-Lux 30 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Z950 matches up against the V-Lux 30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 Z950 V-Lux 30 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Kodak Z950

 V-Lux 30 Z950 
LaunchedMay 2011June 2010More modern by 11 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Leica V-Lux 30

 Z950 V-Lux 30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Kodak Z950 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z950 has got outside measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 30 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak Z950 vs Leica V-Lux 30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Z950 versus the V-Lux 30.

Kodak Z950 vs Leica V-Lux 30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Z950 and V-Lux 30 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Leica V-Lux 30 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z950 and V-Lux 30.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Leica V-Lux 30 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged Z950 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z950 vs Leica V-Lux 30 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Portrait photography camera
29
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z950
Street photography with Leica V-Lux 30
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (243g)
64
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than competition (219 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z950 Sports photography info
Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
47
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery pack (260 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z950 Travel photography information
Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography information
52
has built in flash
long zoom (350mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (243 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than competition (219 grams)
has focus by touch
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery pack (260 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z950 Landscape photography information
Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography information
37
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery pack (260 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z950 Vlogging advice
Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging advice
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
heavier than competition in class (243g)
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (219 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
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Kodak Z950 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Leica V-Lux 30
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Leica V-Lux 30
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Leica
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z950 Leica V-Lux 30
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-06-16 2011-05-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 6cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1250s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.40 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 243g (0.54 lb) 219g (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7003 -
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 One One
Launch price $250 $900