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Kodak Z981 vs Leica V-Lux 5

Portability
66
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z981 front
 
Leica V-Lux 5 front
Portability
55
Imaging
55
Features
80
Overall
65

Kodak Z981 vs Leica V-Lux 5 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 5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12500 (Raise to 25000)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-400mm (F2.8-4) lens
  • 812g - 137 x 97 x 132mm
  • Revealed January 2020
  • Old Model is Leica V-Lux 4
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Kodak Z981 vs Leica V-Lux 5 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Kodak Z981 versus Leica V-Lux 5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Leica. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the Z981 (14MP) and V-Lux 5 (20MP) and the Z981 (1/2.3") and V-Lux 5 (1") have totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The Z981 was announced 10 years before the V-Lux 5 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Z981 matches up against the V-Lux 5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Leica V-Lux 5

 Z981 V-Lux 5 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 5 over the Kodak Z981

 V-Lux 5 Z981 
RevealedJanuary 2020July 2010More modern by 116 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1240k201kCrisper screen (+1039k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z981 and Leica V-Lux 5

 Z981 V-Lux 5 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions

Kodak Z981 vs Leica V-Lux 5 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z981 has got outside measurements 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 5 has measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") having a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Examine the Kodak Z981 versus Leica V-Lux 5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Z981 against the V-Lux 5.

Kodak Z981 vs Leica V-Lux 5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z981 and V-Lux 5 is 66 and 55 respectively.

Kodak Z981 vs Leica V-Lux 5 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z981 vs Leica V-Lux 5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z981 and V-Lux 5.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z981 having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Leica V-Lux 5 will show greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged Z981 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Kodak Z981 vs Leica V-Lux 5 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z981 vs Leica V-Lux 5 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z981 vs Leica V-Lux 5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z981 Portrait photography information
Leica V-Lux 5 Portrait photography information
46
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
73
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z981 Street photography factors
Leica V-Lux 5 Street photography factors
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (540 grams)
71
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
provides touch focus
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z981 as a Sports photography camera
Leica V-Lux 5 as a Sports photography camera
43
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
70
incredible zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
has tracking focus
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z981 Travel photography advice
Leica V-Lux 5 Travel photography advice
53
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (540g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (400mm)
no Time Lapse function
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z981 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica V-Lux 5 as a Landscape photography camera
51
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
62
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z981 Vlogging advice
Leica V-Lux 5 Vlogging advice
22
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
heavier than competition (540g)
68
decently wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Kodak Z981 vs Leica V-Lux 5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z981 and Leica V-Lux 5
 Kodak EasyShare Z981Leica V-Lux 5
General Information
Brand Kodak Leica
Model Kodak EasyShare Z981 Leica V-Lux 5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-06 2020-01-17
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 12500
Highest boosted ISO - 25000
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-4
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 201 thousand dots 1,240 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.20 m 13.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, auto w/slow sync and redeye reduction, on, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 grams (1.19 pounds) 812 grams (1.79 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 85 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") 137 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2")
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 - 360 pictures
Form of battery - Built-in
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Price at launch $299 $1,550