Leica C vs Panasonic ZS20

Lets examine more in depth at the Leica C vs Panasonic ZS20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the C (12MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the C (1/1.7") and ZS20 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The C was introduced 17 months later than the ZS20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the C matches up against the ZS20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica C & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The whole galleries are provided at Leica C Gallery & Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica C features outside dimensions of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS20 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the C compared to the ZS20.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the C and ZS20 is 92 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the C and ZS20.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The C with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic ZS20 will provide more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent C is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.