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Fuji vs Kodak Lightroom Presets: Which Look is Right for You

June 26, 2025

What Makes Fuji Presets Special - fuji and kodak photo compared

If you’re stuck choosing between Fuji and Kodak Lightroom presets, you’re not alone. Both give you that classic film vibe, but they’re different animals.

Here’s the no-nonsense comparison to help you figure out which one fits your style, with real film references so you know what you’re getting.

👉 Browse the full Fuji preset collection here: Fuji Presets for Lightroom.

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Fuji vs Kodak Lightroom Presets: What’s the Difference?

Fuji presets offer pastel colors, subtle contrast, and natural skin tones, great for weddings and portraits. Kodak presets are bolder, warmer, with punchier reds and yellows, ideal for street, lifestyle, and travel shots.

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Lightroom comparison Fuji vs Kodak film looks
Direct comparison of Fuji (right side) and Kodak (left side) Lightroom presets on the same photo.

Fuji vs Kodak Preset Comparison Table

Feature Fuji Presets Kodak Presets
Color Feel Pastel, natural, cooler tones Warm, saturated, punchy reds/yellows
Skin Tones Subtle, soft, balanced Warm, glowy, vibrant
Best For Weddings, portraits, fine art Street, lifestyle, travel, documentary
Famous Film Looks Pro 400H, Velvia 100, Astia 100F Portra 400, Ektar 100, Gold 200
Grain Style Fine, subtle Pronounced, characterful
Black & White Options Neopan Acros 100, 400 TRI-X 400, T-MAX 100, 400, 3200

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Portrait edited with Fuji Pro 400H Lightroom preset
Soft, pastel Fuji Pro 400H look perfect for weddings and portraits.

What Makes Fuji Presets Special?

Fuji film is known for softer colors, pastel highlights, and a cooler overall vibe. Perfect if you want that polished, editorial look without screaming color.

Top Fuji Lightroom Presets:
✅ Fujichrome Provia 100F: Neutral, clean color for everything from travel to portraits.
✅ Velvia 100: Bold, saturated, great for nature and dramatic skies.
✅ Astia 100F: Soft contrast, beautiful for skin tones.
✅ Pro 400H: Pastel colors with gentle grain, wedding classic.
✅ Neopan Acros 100/400: Clean black and white, crisp detail, low grain.

Best Pick if You:

  • Shoot weddings or portraits
  • Want subtle color shifts
  • Like clean, fine grain
  • Need natural skin tones

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Portrait with with Kodak Portra 400 Lightroom preset
Warm, classic Kodak Portra 400 style

What Makes Kodak Presets Special?

Kodak is all about warmth, punch, and that golden glow. It leans into reds and yellows, with classic film grain that adds character.

Top Kodak Lightroom Presets:
✅ Portra 160/400/800: Warm, forgiving skin tones, popular for lifestyle and portraits.
✅ Ektar 100: Ultra-vivid color, perfect for landscapes and travel.
✅ Gold 200/400: Budget film feel, warm nostalgic color.
✅ Ektachrome E100: Crisp, cool slide film vibes.
✅ TRI-X 400, T-MAX series: Iconic black and white, moody and classic.

Best Pick if You:

  • Want strong color, especially reds/yellows
  • Shoot lifestyle, travel, street
  • Love classic film grain
  • Like a warmer feel

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My Honest Take

  • If you want timeless, subtle, polished, go Fuji.
  • If you want bold, warm, nostalgic, go Kodak.

Honestly, I use both. Fuji for weddings, clean portraits, soft light. Kodak for street, travel, anything that needs color punch.

Featured Fuji Preset Packs

✅ Fujifilm PRO Bundle
Includes Astia, Provia, Velvia, Pro 400H, and more. Designed for RAW editing with true film color and grain. Great if you want the full Fuji palette in one go. Get the unique Fuji film look with this Fujifilm PRO Bundle.

✅ Neopan Acros 100/400
For beautiful black and white. Crisp, clean, classic.

Featured Kodak Preset Packs

✅ Kodak Portra Collection
All the classics: 160, 400, 800. Perfect for portraits and lifestyle. Have a closer look at the Kodak Porta Preset Collection here.

✅ Kodak Ektar 100
For vivid, punchy color that pops.

✅ Kodak TRI-X 400 and T-MAX
Legendary black and white looks with true film grain.

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Black and white photo with Kodak TRI-X 400 preset
Classic black and white tones with authentic Kodak TRI-X 400 style.

How to Choose Your Preset Pack

  • Weddings & Portraits? Fuji Pro 400H, Astia, Portra Collection.
  • Travel & Street? Kodak Gold, Ektar, Fuji Velvia.
  • Black & White? Fuji Neopan or Kodak TRI-X.
  • Daily Edits? Superia for Fuji or Gold/Portra for Kodak.

You don’t have to pick one brand forever. Think about the mood you want for the shoot.

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Conclusion

Fuji presets give you calm, pastel, classic color. Kodak presets bring warmth, punch, and vintage nostalgia. Pick the look that fits your story. Or grab both and keep your style flexible.

👉 See all our Fuji film looks for Lightroom: Fujifilm Lightroom Presets.

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