Kodak Z981 vs Leica SL2-S
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Kodak Z981 vs Leica SL2-S Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe 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.
Kodak Z981 vs Leica SL2-S Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z981 and Leica SL2-S. The complete galleries are available at Kodak Z981 Gallery and Leica SL2-S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Leica SL2-S
Z981 | SL2-S |
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Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Kodak Z981
SL2-S | Z981 | |||
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Announced | December 2020 | July 2010 | More modern by 127 months | |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 201k | Clearer screen (+1899k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Kodak Z981 and Leica SL2-S
Z981 | SL2-S | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Take a look at the Kodak Z981 vs Leica SL2-S in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Kodak Z981 vs Leica SL2-S Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z981 | Leica SL2-S | |
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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 |