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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Leica V-Lux 20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Panasonic FH20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was released 4 months after the FH20 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the V-Lux 20 scores vs the FH20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Panasonic FH20

 V-Lux 20 FH20 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 FH20 V-Lux 20 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Panasonic FH20

 V-Lux 20 FH20 
AnnouncedApril 2010January 2010Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 20 provides outside measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Panasonic FH20 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the V-Lux 20 vs the FH20.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 20 and FH20 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The image underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 20 and FH20.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FH20 to render more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Street photography features
Panasonic FH20 Street photography features
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (218 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than others in class (218 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
64
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography advice
38
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
37
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 20
Vlogging with Panasonic FH20
30
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (218g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 20 and Panasonic FH20
 Leica V-Lux 20Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica V-Lux 20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FS30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-04-20 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 grams (0.48 pounds) 178 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $779 $179