Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FH22

The following is a thorough comparison of the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FH22, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. The resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was manufactured 4 months after the FH22 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the V-Lux 20 matches up versus the FH22 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 20 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22. The entire galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery & Panasonic FH22 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 20 provides outside dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Panasonic FH22 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the V-Lux 20 and the FH22.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 20 and FH22 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 20 and FH22.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic FH22 to render extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively.