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Kodak Z990 vs Leica V-Lux 4

Portability
68
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
 
Leica V-Lux 4 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
46

Kodak Z990 vs Leica V-Lux 4 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is EasyShare Max
Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Superseded the Leica V-Lux 3
  • Updated by Leica V-Lux 5
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Kodak Z990 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Kodak Z990 versus Leica V-Lux 4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Leica. The image resolution of the Z990 (12MP) and the V-Lux 4 (12MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z990 was revealed 20 months prior to the V-Lux 4 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Z990 scores against the V-Lux 4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Leica V-Lux 4

 Z990 V-Lux 4 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Kodak Z990

 V-Lux 4 Z990 
ReleasedSeptember 2012January 2011Newer by 20 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Kodak Z990 and Leica V-Lux 4

 Z990 V-Lux 4 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z990 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak Z990 enjoys exterior measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 4 has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z990 versus the V-Lux 4.

Kodak Z990 vs Leica V-Lux 4 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z990 and V-Lux 4 is 68 and 65 respectively.

Kodak Z990 vs Leica V-Lux 4 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The picture below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z990 and V-Lux 4.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of files although you really should take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged Z990 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Kodak Z990 vs Leica V-Lux 4 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z990 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z990 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica V-Lux 4 as a Portrait photography camera
41
focusing manually
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
45
has manual focus
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z990 Street photography advice
Leica V-Lux 4 Street photography advice
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
57
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (588 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z990 Sports photography features
Leica V-Lux 4 Sports photography features
34
amazing zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
46
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery life (540 shots)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z990 Travel photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 4 Travel photography highlights
51
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (840mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
55
great battery life (540 CIPA)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (588g)
low MP (12MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z990 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica V-Lux 4 as a Landscape photography camera
46
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
48
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (540 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z990 Vlogging advice
Leica V-Lux 4 Vlogging advice
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
63
pretty wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic port
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others in class (588 grams)
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Kodak Z990 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z990 and Leica V-Lux 4
 Kodak EasyShare Z990Leica V-Lux 4
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Leica
Model Kodak EasyShare Z990 Leica V-Lux 4
Also Known as EasyShare Max -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-04 2012-09-17
Body design 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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-840mm (30.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.90 m 13.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445g (0.98 lbs) 588g (1.30 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
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 - 540 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $299 $899