Leica V-Lux 20 vs Leica V-Lux 3
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![Leica V-Lux 20 front Leica V-Lux 20 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Leica-V-Lux-20/Leica-V-Lux-20-front.jpg)
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Key Specs
(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
(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
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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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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 20 & Leica V-Lux 3. The whole galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Leica V-Lux 3
V-Lux 20 | V-Lux 3 |
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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 3 over the Leica V-Lux 20
V-Lux 3 | V-Lux 20 | |||
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Introduced | December 2011 | ![]() | April 2010 | More modern by 19 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | 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 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 461k | Exact 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).
Examine the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Leica V-Lux 3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Leica V-Lux 20 vs Leica V-Lux 3 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-20-vs-Leica-V-Lux-3-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-20-vs-Leica-V-Lux-3-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-V-Lux-20-vs-Leica-V-Lux-3-sensor-size-comparison.png)
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 Leica V-Lux 20 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-20-vs-Leica-V-Lux-3-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 20 | Leica V-Lux 3 | |
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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 |