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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
88 Imaging
34 Features
44 Overall
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Leica D-LUX 5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
46 Overall
40

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs

Leica D-LUX 5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
  • 271g - 110 x 66 x 43mm
  • Announced September 2010
  • Replacement is Leica D-Lux 6
Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS15
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS25
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic ZS20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and ZS20 (14MP) and the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and ZS20 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The D-LUX 5 was unveiled 19 months earlier than the ZS20 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the D-LUX 5 grades versus the ZS20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Panasonic ZS20

					

					

						
 D-LUX 5 ZS20 
Focus manually  Dial exact focus
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Leica D-LUX 5

					

					

						
 ZS20 D-LUX 5 
IntroducedApril 2012September 2010More recent by 19 months
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Panasonic ZS20

					

					

						
 D-LUX 5 ZS20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-LUX 5 has got external dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS20 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Analyze the Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic ZS20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the D-LUX 5 vs the ZS20.
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D-LUX 5 and ZS20 is 88 and 92 respectively.
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Sometimes, it is hard to see the gap between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The visual below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-LUX 5 and ZS20.
All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The D-LUX 5 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic ZS20 will offer you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older D-LUX 5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

						Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
 Leica D-LUX 5 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic ZS20 as a Portrait photography camera
40
 focusing manually
 exports RAW formats
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/1.63")
30
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 no external flash support
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Leica D-LUX 5 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS20 Street photography factors
59
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor (1/1.63")
 more heavy than competitors in class (271g)
65
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers focus via touch
 lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Leica D-LUX 5 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic ZS20 as a Sports photography camera
27
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/1.63")
 has no phase detect auto focus
47
 long zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Leica D-LUX 5
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS20
59
 has built in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 missing Timelapse function
 more heavy than competitors in class (271 grams)
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
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 lighter than competitors in class (206g)
 offers focus via touch
 resolution is good (14MP)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (24mm)
 long zoom (480mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Leica D-LUX 5 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography highlights
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 focusing manually
 decently wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/1.63")
 missing Timelapse function
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 decently wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 not so great battery pack (260 shots)
 missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Leica D-LUX 5 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic ZS20 as a Vlogging camera
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 decently wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing external microphone socket
 more heavy than competitors in class (271g)
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 decently wide (24mm)
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 missing external mic socket
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-LUX 5 and Panasonic ZS20
 Leica D-LUX 5Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Company Leica Panasonic
Model Leica D-LUX 5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ30
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-09-21 2012-04-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.63" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.07 x 5.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 44.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-90mm (3.8x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-3.3 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 7.20 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 271g (0.60 pounds) 206g (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $799 $349