Leica C vs Panasonic TS20
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Leica C vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Leica C vs Panasonic TS20 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica C and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The entire galleries are available at Leica C Gallery and Panasonic TS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica C over the Panasonic TS20
C | TS20 | |||
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Announced | September 2013 | January 2012 | Fresher by 20 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Leica C
TS20 | C |
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Common features in the Leica C and Panasonic TS20
C | TS20 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the C and TS20 is 92 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Leica C vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications
Leica C | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 | |
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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 |