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Canon G15 vs Leica V-Lux 20

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
58
Overall
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Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Leica V-Lux 20 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon G15 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Key Specs

Canon G15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 352g - 107 x 76 x 40mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Previous Model is Canon G12
  • Refreshed by Canon G16
Leica V-Lux 20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched April 2010
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Canon G15 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon G15 versus Leica V-Lux 20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Leica. The resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the V-Lux 20 (12MP) is pretty close but the G15 (1/1.7") and V-Lux 20 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The G15 was brought out 2 years after the V-Lux 20 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the G15 scores against the V-Lux 20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 G15 V-Lux 20 
LaunchedSeptember 2012April 2010More modern by 30 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution922k461kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Canon G15

 V-Lux 20 G15 

Common features in the Canon G15 and Leica V-Lux 20

 G15 V-Lux 20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon G15 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon G15 provides physical dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") along with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 20 has dimensions 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 consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the G15 versus the V-Lux 20.

Canon G15 vs Leica V-Lux 20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and V-Lux 20 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Leica V-Lux 20 top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The pic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G15 and V-Lux 20.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The G15 contains the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler. The fresher G15 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon G15 vs Leica V-Lux 20 sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G15 Portrait photography details
Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography details
48
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G15
Street photography with Leica V-Lux 20
59
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (352 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G15 Sports photography advice
Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography advice
39
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
great battery life (350 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G15 Travel photography details
Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography details
61
great battery life (350 CIPA)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (352g)
low MP (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
63
lighter than competition (218g)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G15 Landscape photography factors
Leica V-Lux 20 Landscape photography factors
55
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse recording
38
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G15 as a Vlogging camera
Leica V-Lux 20 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (352 grams)
30
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon G15 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Leica V-Lux 20
 Canon PowerShot G15Leica V-Lux 20
General Information
Company Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot G15 Leica V-Lux 20
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-09-17 2010-04-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 352g (0.78 pounds) 218g (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 46 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 165 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $499 $779