Kodak Z990 vs Leica V-Lux 5
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Kodak Z990 vs Leica V-Lux 5 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe 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.
Kodak Z990 vs Leica V-Lux 5 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z990 and Leica V-Lux 5. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak Z990 Gallery and Leica V-Lux 5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Leica V-Lux 5
Z990 | V-Lux 5 |
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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 5 over the Kodak Z990
V-Lux 5 | Z990 | |||
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Released | January 2020 | January 2011 | More recent by 110 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1240k | 460k | Sharper 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 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Kodak Z990 vs Leica V-Lux 5 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z990 | Leica V-Lux 5 | |
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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 |