Kodak Z990 vs Leica V-Lux 3
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Kodak Z990 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Kodak Z990 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z990 & Leica V-Lux 3. The entire galleries are available at Kodak Z990 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Leica V-Lux 3
Z990 | V-Lux 3 |
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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 3 over the Kodak Z990
V-Lux 3 | Z990 | |||
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Revealed | December 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 11 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Kodak Z990 and Leica V-Lux 3
Z990 | V-Lux 3 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak Z990 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z990 | Leica V-Lux 3 | |
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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 |