Kodak Z990 vs Leica V-Lux 40

On this page, we will be looking at the Kodak Z990 vs Leica V-Lux 40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Leica. The image resolution of the Z990 (12MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z990 was brought out 16 months prior to the V-Lux 40 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Kodak Z990 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 40 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Z990 matches up versus the V-Lux 40 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z990 & Leica V-Lux 40. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak Z990 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak Z990 has exterior dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 40 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Z990 against the V-Lux 40.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z990 and V-Lux 40 is 68 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z990 and V-Lux 40.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Leica V-Lux 40 to offer you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged Z990 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.