Leica V-Lux 20 vs Leica V-Lux 4

Lets look a little more closely at the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Leica V-Lux 4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both sold by Leica. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the V-Lux 4 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was released 3 years before the V-Lux 4 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Leica V-Lux 20 being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the V-Lux 20 matches up against the V-Lux 4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 20 & Leica V-Lux 4. The complete galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 20 provides outer dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 4 has dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the V-Lux 20 versus the V-Lux 4.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 20 and V-Lux 4 is 91 and 65 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The graphic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 20 and V-Lux 4.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos though you should always factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older V-Lux 20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.