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Kodak Z950 vs Leica V-Lux 40

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Leica V-Lux 40 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
48
Overall
42

Kodak Z950 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 243g - 110 x 67 x 36mm
  • Launched June 2010
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
  • Released May 2012
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Kodak Z950 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Kodak Z950 vs Leica V-Lux 40, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Kodak and Leica. The sensor resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was introduced 23 months earlier than the V-Lux 40 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the Z950 grades vs the V-Lux 40 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Leica V-Lux 40

 Z950 V-Lux 40 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Kodak Z950

 V-Lux 40 Z950 
ReleasedMay 2012June 2010Fresher by 23 months
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Leica V-Lux 40

 Z950 V-Lux 40 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Kodak Z950 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z950 has got outer dimensions 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 40 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Z950 compared to the V-Lux 40.

Kodak Z950 vs Leica V-Lux 40 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Z950 and V-Lux 40 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Leica V-Lux 40 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z950 and V-Lux 40.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Leica V-Lux 40 to show greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older Z950 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Kodak Z950 vs Leica V-Lux 40 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z950
Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 40
29
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
36
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z950 Street photography details
Leica V-Lux 40 Street photography details
52
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than others (243g)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (210 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z950
Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 40
27
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery (210 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z950
Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 40
52
flash built-in
very long zoom (350mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (243 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competitors in class (210 grams)
boasts touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
no Timelapse function
low battery (210 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z950
Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 40
37
you can focus manually
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
42
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery (210 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z950 Vlogging info
Leica V-Lux 40 Vlogging info
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
more heavy than others (243 grams)
35
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (210g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
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Kodak Z950 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Leica V-Lux 40
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Leica V-Lux 40
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Leica
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z950 Leica V-Lux 40
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-06-16 2012-05-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 6cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.40 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 243 grams (0.54 lb) 210 grams (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 210 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7003 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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