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Kodak Z990 vs Leica V-Lux 5

Portability
68
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
 
Leica V-Lux 5 front
Portability
55
Imaging
55
Features
80
Overall
65

Kodak Z990 vs Leica V-Lux 5 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally Known as EasyShare Max
Leica V-Lux 5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12500 (Increase to 25000)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-400mm (F2.8-4) lens
  • 812g - 137 x 97 x 132mm
  • Released January 2020
  • Earlier Model is Leica V-Lux 4
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Kodak Z990 vs Leica V-Lux 5 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Kodak Z990 and Leica V-Lux 5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Leica. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Z990 (12MP) and V-Lux 5 (20MP) and the Z990 (1/2.3") and V-Lux 5 (1") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z990 was launched 10 years prior to the V-Lux 5 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Z990 matches up against the V-Lux 5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Leica V-Lux 5

 Z990 V-Lux 5 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 5 over the Kodak Z990

 V-Lux 5 Z990 
ReleasedJanuary 2020January 2011More recent by 110 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1240k460kSharper screen (+780k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z990 and Leica V-Lux 5

 Z990 V-Lux 5 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement

Kodak Z990 vs Leica V-Lux 5 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider 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) while the Leica V-Lux 5 has sizing of 137mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Compare the Kodak Z990 and Leica V-Lux 5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Z990 versus the V-Lux 5.

Kodak Z990 vs Leica V-Lux 5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z990 and V-Lux 5 is 68 and 55 respectively.

Kodak Z990 vs Leica V-Lux 5 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Leica V-Lux 5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The visual here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z990 and V-Lux 5.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z990 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Leica V-Lux 5 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older Z990 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Kodak Z990 vs Leica V-Lux 5 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Leica V-Lux 5 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z990 vs Leica V-Lux 5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z990 Portrait photography features
Leica V-Lux 5 Portrait photography features
41
has manual focus
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
73
focusing manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z990 Street photography features
Leica V-Lux 5 Street photography features
54
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
71
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z990 Sports photography factors
Leica V-Lux 5 Sports photography factors
34
excellent zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
70
amazing zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
includes tracking focus
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z990 Travel photography info
Leica V-Lux 5 Travel photography info
51
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (840mm)
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
long reach (400mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z990 Landscape photography advice
Leica V-Lux 5 Landscape photography advice
46
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
62
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z990 Vlogging highlights
Leica V-Lux 5 Vlogging highlights
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
68
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone support
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Kodak Z990 vs Leica V-Lux 5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z990 and Leica V-Lux 5
 Kodak EasyShare Z990Leica V-Lux 5
General Information
Company Kodak Leica
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z990 Leica V-Lux 5
Also Known as EasyShare Max -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-04 2020-01-17
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 12500
Max enhanced ISO - 25000
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-840mm (30.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 1,240 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.90 m 13.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, auto w/slow sync and redeye reduction, on, off
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) 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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445 gr (0.98 pounds) 812 gr (1.79 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 137 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 360 photographs
Form of battery - Built-in
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $299 $1,550