Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FH10
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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 Panasonic FH10 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
- Announced January 2013
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FH10 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Panasonic FH10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and FH10 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The V-Lux 20 was introduced 3 years before the FH10 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the V-Lux 20 matches up vs the FH10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FH10 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 20 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery & Panasonic FH10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Panasonic FH10
V-Lux 20 | FH10 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Leica V-Lux 20
FH10 | V-Lux 20 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | April 2010 | More modern by 33 months |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Panasonic FH10
V-Lux 20 | FH10 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FH10 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 20 offers exterior measurements 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 FH10 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).
Examine the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Panasonic FH10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 20 against the FH10.
![Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FH10 size comparison Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FH10 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-20-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH10-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 20 and FH10 is 91 and 97 respectively.
![Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FH10 top view buttons comparison Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FH10 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-20-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH10-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FH10 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 20 and FH10.
Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FH10 to offer more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 20 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FH10 sensor size comparison Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FH10 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-V-Lux-20-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH10-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-20-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH10-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 Panasonic FH10 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Leica | Panasonic |
Model | Leica V-Lux 20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-04-20 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.30 m | 4.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 218 grams (0.48 lb) | 103 grams (0.23 lb) |
Dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
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 | - | 260 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $779 | $110 |