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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica V-Lux 20

Portability
81
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
64
Leica D-Lux 7 front
 
Leica V-Lux 20 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Key Specs

Leica D-Lux 7
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 403g - 118 x 66 x 64mm
  • Launched November 2018
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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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Leica D-Lux 7 versus Leica V-Lux 20, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Leica. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the D-Lux 7 (17MP) and V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the D-Lux 7 (Four Thirds) and V-Lux 20 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The D-Lux 7 was announced 8 years after the V-Lux 20 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Leica D-Lux 7 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the D-Lux 7 scores versus the V-Lux 20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 7 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 D-Lux 7 V-Lux 20 
LaunchedNovember 2018April 2010More modern by 105 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen resolution1240k461kCrisper screen (+779k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Leica D-Lux 7

 V-Lux 20 D-Lux 7 

Common features in the Leica D-Lux 7 and Leica V-Lux 20

 D-Lux 7 V-Lux 20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica D-Lux 7 has got outer measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 20 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica D-Lux 7 versus Leica V-Lux 20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the D-Lux 7 compared to the V-Lux 20.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica V-Lux 20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the D-Lux 7 and V-Lux 20 is 81 and 91 respectively.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica V-Lux 20 top view buttons comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D-Lux 7 and V-Lux 20.

Clearly, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D-Lux 7 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Leica D-Lux 7 will offer extra detail with its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger D-Lux 7 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica V-Lux 20 sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Portrait photography factors
Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography factors
74
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (17MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Street photography info
Leica V-Lux 20 Street photography info
77
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
has touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Sports photography advice
Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography advice
71
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (17MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Travel photography features
Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography features
78
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
decent sensor resolution (17MP)
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
63
lighter than competition in class (218g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica D-Lux 7
Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 20
76
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (17 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
38
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 as a Vlogging camera
Leica V-Lux 20 as a Vlogging camera
36
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
30
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 7 and Leica V-Lux 20
 Leica D-Lux 7Leica V-Lux 20
General Information
Make Leica Leica
Model type Leica D-Lux 7 Leica V-Lux 20
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2018-11-20 2010-04-20
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 17MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4736 x 3552 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-75mm (3.1x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.7-2.8 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,240k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1800 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.30 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DP-DC15 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 403 grams (0.89 pounds) 218 grams (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 340 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $1,193 $779