Kodak Z981 vs Leica V-Lux 5
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Kodak Z981 vs Leica V-Lux 5 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Kodak Z981 vs Leica V-Lux 5 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z981 & Leica V-Lux 5. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak Z981 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z981 over the Leica V-Lux 5
Z981 | V-Lux 5 |
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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 5 over the Kodak Z981
V-Lux 5 | Z981 | |||
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Revealed | January 2020 | July 2010 | More modern by 116 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1240k | 201k | Crisper 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 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Kodak Z981 vs Leica V-Lux 5 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z981 | Leica V-Lux 5 | |
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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 |