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Leica C vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
59
Overall
45
Leica C front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Leica C vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs

Leica C
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 103 x 63 x 28mm
  • Released September 2013
  • Additionally Known as Typ112
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT20
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Leica C vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Leica C vs Panasonic TS20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the C (12MP) and TS20 (16MP) and the C (1/1.7") and TS20 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The C was manufactured 20 months later than the TS20 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the C matches up vs the TS20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica C over the Panasonic TS20

 C TS20 
AnnouncedSeptember 2013January 2012Fresher by 20 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Leica C

 TS20 C 

Common features in the Leica C and Panasonic TS20

 C TS20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Leica C vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica C has external dimensions of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS20 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica C vs Panasonic TS20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the C and the TS20.

Leica C vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the C and TS20 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Leica C vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Leica C vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the C and TS20.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The C due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic TS20 will give you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent C will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica C vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Leica C vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica C vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica C
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS20
42
focusing manually
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica C Street photography information
Panasonic TS20 Street photography information
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/1.7")
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than others in class (142g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica C Sports photography features
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography features
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica C
Travel photography with Panasonic TS20
64
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
70
lighter than others in class (142g)
weather proof
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica C Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography information
54
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
no Timelapse function
41
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica C Vlogging info
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging info
39
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
31
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (142 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Leica C vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica C and Panasonic TS20
 Leica CPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Company Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica C Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also called Typ112 Lumix DMC-FT20
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2013-09-08 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 1 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195 gr (0.43 pounds) 142 gr (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 250 images 250 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $1,299 $179