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

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.

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.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica D-Lux 7 & Leica V-Lux 20. The whole galleries are provided at Leica D-Lux 7 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 7 over the Leica V-Lux 20
D-Lux 7 | V-Lux 20 | |||
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Launched | November 2018 | ![]() | April 2010 | More modern by 105 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen resolution | 1240k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper 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 |
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Common features in the Leica D-Lux 7 and Leica V-Lux 20
D-Lux 7 | V-Lux 20 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Specifications
Leica D-Lux 7 | Leica V-Lux 20 | |
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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 |