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Kodak Z990 vs Leica V-Lux 3

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
 
Leica V-Lux 3 front
Portability
67
Imaging
35
Features
57
Overall
43

Kodak Z990 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Key Specs

Kodak Z990
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 445g - 124 x 91 x 105mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as EasyShare Max
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
  • Revealed December 2011
  • Older Model is Leica V-Lux 2
  • Updated by Leica V-Lux 4
Photography Glossary

Kodak Z990 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Kodak Z990 versus Leica V-Lux 3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Kodak and Leica. The image resolution of the Z990 (12MP) and the V-Lux 3 (12MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z990 was manufactured 11 months earlier than the V-Lux 3 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Z990 scores against the V-Lux 3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Leica V-Lux 3

 Z990 V-Lux 3 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 3 over the Kodak Z990

 V-Lux 3 Z990 
RevealedDecember 2011January 2011Fresher by 11 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Kodak Z990 and Leica V-Lux 3

 Z990 V-Lux 3 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Kodak Z990 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Kodak Z990 provides physical dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 3 has specifications of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Check out the Kodak Z990 versus Leica V-Lux 3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Z990 against the V-Lux 3.

Kodak Z990 vs Leica V-Lux 3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z990 and V-Lux 3 is 68 and 67 respectively.

Kodak Z990 vs Leica V-Lux 3 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z990 and V-Lux 3.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures however you will want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older Z990 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Kodak Z990 vs Leica V-Lux 3 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z990 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z990
Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 3
41
has manual focus
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
41
focusing manually
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z990 as a Street photography camera
Leica V-Lux 3 as a Street photography camera
54
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
58
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z990 Sports photography information
Leica V-Lux 3 Sports photography information
34
amazing zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
42
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great battery pack (410 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z990 Travel photography information
Leica V-Lux 3 Travel photography information
51
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (840mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
great battery pack (410 shots)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (540 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z990 Landscape photography details
Leica V-Lux 3 Landscape photography details
45
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
47
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (410 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z990 Vlogging features
Leica V-Lux 3 Vlogging features
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
62
pretty wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors (540g)
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Kodak Z990 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z990 and Leica V-Lux 3
 Kodak EasyShare Z990Leica V-Lux 3
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Leica
Model Kodak EasyShare Z990 Leica V-Lux 3
Also called as EasyShare Max -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-04 2011-12-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-840mm (30.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.90 m 9.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps) 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 gr (0.98 lbs) 540 gr (1.19 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 124 x 81 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 410 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 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 1 1
Price at release $299 $949