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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
52
Overall
43
Leica V-Lux 2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 520g - 124 x 80 x 95mm
  • Introduced September 2010
  • Later Model is Leica V-Lux 3
Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS15
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS25
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 2 was unveiled 19 months before the ZS20 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the V-Lux 2 scores against the ZS20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Panasonic ZS20

 V-Lux 2 ZS20 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Leica V-Lux 2

 ZS20 V-Lux 2 
RevealedApril 2012September 2010Newer by 19 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 2 and Panasonic ZS20

 V-Lux 2 ZS20 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 2 features exterior dimensions of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS20 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the V-Lux 2 against the ZS20.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 2 and ZS20 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The pic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 2 and ZS20.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you will need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged V-Lux 2 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 2
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS20
52
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
30
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS20 Street photography information
58
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (520 grams)
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than average (206 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Sports photography camera
48
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
47
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (260 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 2
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS20
59
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (520g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than average (206 grams)
provides focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (260 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography information
51
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
42
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery power (260 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 2
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS20
51
rather wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
heavier than others in class (520 grams)
34
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (206 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 2 and Panasonic ZS20
 Leica V-Lux 2Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Company Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica V-Lux 2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-09-21 2012-04-26
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD Lite 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 520 gr (1.15 pounds) 206 gr (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 260 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $1,000 $349