Canon G12 vs Leica V-Lux 20

Lets look much closer at the Canon G12 and Leica V-Lux 20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the V-Lux 20 (12MP) is relatively close but the G12 (1/1.7") and V-Lux 20 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The G12 was revealed 10 months after the V-Lux 20 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the G12 grades vs the V-Lux 20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G12 & Leica V-Lux 20. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G12 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G12 features outside dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 20 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the G12 and the V-Lux 20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G12 and V-Lux 20 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Often, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G12 and V-Lux 20.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G12 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Leica V-Lux 20 will render greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern G12 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.