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Kodak Z981 vs Leica SL2-S

Portability
66
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
 
Leica SL2-S front
Portability
55
Imaging
77
Features
84
Overall
79

Kodak Z981 vs Leica SL2-S Key Specs

Kodak Z981
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 85 x 105mm
  • Released July 2010
Leica SL2-S
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 931g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
  • Announced December 2020
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Kodak Z981 vs Leica SL2-S Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Kodak Z981 vs Leica SL2-S, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Kodak and Leica. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the Z981 (14MP) and SL2-S (24MP) and the Z981 (1/2.3") and SL2-S (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z981 was launched 11 years earlier than the SL2-S which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Kodak Z981 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica SL2-S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Z981 grades against the SL2-S in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Leica SL2-S

 Z981 SL2-S 

Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Kodak Z981

 SL2-S Z981 
AnnouncedDecember 2020July 2010More modern by 127 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k201kClearer screen (+1899k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z981 and Leica SL2-S

 Z981 SL2-S 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Kodak Z981 vs Leica SL2-S Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z981 has exterior measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Leica SL2-S has proportions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") with a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z981 versus the SL2-S.

Kodak Z981 vs Leica SL2-S size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Z981 and SL2-S is 66 and 55 respectively.

Kodak Z981 vs Leica SL2-S top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z981 vs Leica SL2-S Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z981 and SL2-S.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z981 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Leica SL2-S will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Z981 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Kodak Z981 vs Leica SL2-S sensor size comparison

Kodak Z981 vs Leica SL2-S Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z981 vs Leica SL2-S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z981
Portrait photography with Leica SL2-S
46
manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
86
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z981
Street photography with Leica SL2-S
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (540g)
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
environment proof
very good high ISO (50,000)
no articulating screen
more heavy than others (931g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z981 Sports photography details
Leica SL2-S Sports photography details
43
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
83
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
max fps high (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery power (510 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z981 as a Travel photography camera
Leica SL2-S as a Travel photography camera
53
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (540g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
better than average battery power (510 shots)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
more heavy than others (931g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z981
Landscape photography with Leica SL2-S
51
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
86
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (50,000)
exports RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery power (510 CIPA)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z981 Vlogging info
Leica SL2-S Vlogging info
22
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition (540 grams)
32
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect autofocus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
more heavy than others (931 grams)
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Kodak Z981 vs Leica SL2-S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z981 and Leica SL2-S
 Kodak EasyShare Z981Leica SL2-S
General Information
Brand Kodak Leica
Model Kodak EasyShare Z981 Leica SL2-S
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Released 2010-07-06 2020-12-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 50000
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 225
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Available lenses - 36
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.2"
Screen resolution 201 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 1800 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.20 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 20 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 20 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540g (1.19 lb) 931g (2.05 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 85 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3")
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 - 510 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1)
Storage slots One Two
Cost at launch $299 $4,895