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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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Leica V-Lux 20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic ZS80 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
  • Released April 2010
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Other Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS70
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Leica and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and ZS80 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was manufactured 8 years prior to the ZS80 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the V-Lux 20 scores against the ZS80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Panasonic ZS80

 V-Lux 20 ZS80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 ZS80 V-Lux 20 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018April 2010More recent by 95 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k461kClearer display (+579k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Panasonic ZS80

 V-Lux 20 ZS80 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 20 has outside dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS80 has dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the V-Lux 20 against the ZS80.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 20 and ZS80 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The visual below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 20 and ZS80.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS80 to provide more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older V-Lux 20 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS80 Portrait photography information
21
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS80 Street photography information
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (218 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
75
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus by touch
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 20
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS80
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
61
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
great battery life (380 shots)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than average (218g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
79
great battery life (380 shots)
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography information
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
62
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (380 CIPA)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging features
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (218 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
73
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of mic socket
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 20 and Panasonic ZS80
 Leica V-Lux 20Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Brand Name Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica V-Lux 20 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Otherwise known as - Lumix DC-TZ95
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-04-20 2018-02-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
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 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 grams (0.48 pounds) 327 grams (0.72 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7")
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 - 380 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots 1 1
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