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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Leica V-Lux 3

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Leica V-Lux 20 front
 
Leica V-Lux 3 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Key Specs

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
  • Introduced April 2010
Leica V-Lux 3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 81 x 95mm
  • Introduced December 2011
  • Old Model is Leica V-Lux 2
  • Replacement is Leica V-Lux 4
Photography Glossary

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Leica V-Lux 3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are built by Leica. The image resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the V-Lux 3 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was introduced 19 months prior to the V-Lux 3 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Leica V-Lux 20 being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 3 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the V-Lux 20 scores against the V-Lux 3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Leica V-Lux 3

 V-Lux 20 V-Lux 3 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 3 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 V-Lux 3 V-Lux 20 
IntroducedDecember 2011April 2010More modern by 19 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Leica V-Lux 3

 V-Lux 20 V-Lux 3 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution461k461kExact same screen resolution
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 20 features outer measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 3 has measurements of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the V-Lux 20 against the V-Lux 3.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Leica V-Lux 3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 20 and V-Lux 3 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Leica V-Lux 3 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The image below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 20 and V-Lux 3.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs but you may want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged V-Lux 20 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Leica V-Lux 3 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica V-Lux 3 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
41
has manual focus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica V-Lux 20
Street photography with Leica V-Lux 3
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
58
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography info
Leica V-Lux 3 Sports photography info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
43
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
great battery pack (410 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 20
Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 3
63
lighter than competitors (218g)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
56
great battery pack (410 shots)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (540 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica V-Lux 3 as a Landscape photography camera
38
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
48
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (410 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 20
Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 3
30
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
62
rather wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others (540 grams)
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 20 and Leica V-Lux 3
 Leica V-Lux 20Leica V-Lux 3
General Information
Company Leica Leica
Model Leica V-Lux 20 Leica V-Lux 3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-04-20 2011-12-08
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.30 m 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218g (0.48 lbs) 540g (1.19 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 124 x 81 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7")
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 - 410 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - BP-DC 9
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $779 $949