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Kodak Z981 vs Leica V-Lux 3

Portability
66
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
 
Leica V-Lux 3 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Kodak Z981 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Key Specs

Kodak Z981
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 V-Lux 3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 81 x 95mm
  • Launched December 2011
  • Previous Model is Leica V-Lux 2
  • Refreshed by Leica V-Lux 4
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Kodak Z981 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Kodak Z981 vs Leica V-Lux 3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Kodak and Leica. The sensor resolution of the Z981 (14MP) and the V-Lux 3 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z981 was revealed 17 months before the V-Lux 3 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Z981 scores against the V-Lux 3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Leica V-Lux 3

 Z981 V-Lux 3 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 3 over the Kodak Z981

 V-Lux 3 Z981 
LaunchedDecember 2011July 2010Newer by 17 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution461k201kSharper display (+260k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Kodak Z981 and Leica V-Lux 3

 Z981 V-Lux 3 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Touch display Absent Touch display

Kodak Z981 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak Z981 features external dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 3 has sizing of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Z981 against the V-Lux 3.

Kodak Z981 vs Leica V-Lux 3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z981 and V-Lux 3 is 66 and 67 respectively.

Kodak Z981 vs Leica V-Lux 3 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z981 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The pic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z981 and V-Lux 3.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Kodak Z981 to show more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Z981 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak Z981 vs Leica V-Lux 3 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z981 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z981 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z981 Portrait photography details
Leica V-Lux 3 Portrait photography details
46
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
41
has manual focus
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z981 Street photography information
Leica V-Lux 3 Street photography information
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
58
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z981
Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 3
43
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (410 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z981 Travel photography details
Leica V-Lux 3 Travel photography details
53
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
good battery (410 CIPA)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z981 Landscape photography advice
Leica V-Lux 3 Landscape photography advice
51
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
48
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
good battery (410 shots)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z981 Vlogging features
Leica V-Lux 3 Vlogging features
22
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
62
quite wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
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Kodak Z981 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z981 and Leica V-Lux 3
 Kodak EasyShare Z981Leica V-Lux 3
General Information
Make Kodak Leica
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z981 Leica V-Lux 3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-06 2011-12-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 201 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.20 m 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 gr (1.19 pounds) 540 gr (1.19 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 85 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") 124 x 81 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7")
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 - 410 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA BP-DC 9
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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