Kodak Z980 vs Leica C

The following is a extensive comparison of the Kodak Z980 and Leica C, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Kodak and Leica. The sensor resolution of the Z980 (12MP) and the C (12MP) is fairly similar but the Z980 (1/2.3") and C (1/1.7") offer different sensor size.

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The Z980 was introduced 5 years earlier than the C which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the Z980 grades against the C with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z980 & Leica C. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak Z980 Gallery & Leica C Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z980 has outside dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Leica C has dimensions of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Z980 against the C.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z980 and C is 68 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z980 and C.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The Z980 offers the tinier sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field more challenging. The more aged Z980 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.