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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Leica V-Lux 20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FH3 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
  • Launched April 2010
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Leica V-Lux 20 and Panasonic FH3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was introduced 4 months later than the FH3 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the V-Lux 20 grades versus the FH3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Panasonic FH3

 V-Lux 20 FH3 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 FH3 V-Lux 20 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Panasonic FH3

 V-Lux 20 FH3 
AnnouncedApril 2010January 2010Similar age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 20 comes with 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) whilst the Panasonic FH3 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the V-Lux 20 compared to the FH3.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 20 and FH3 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 20 and FH3.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic FH3 to give greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica V-Lux 20
Street photography with Panasonic FH3
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 20
Sports photography with Panasonic FH3
27
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography highlights
63
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Landscape photography camera
38
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH3 Vlogging info
30
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 20 and Panasonic FH3
 Leica V-Lux 20Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica V-Lux 20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS11
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 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 12MP 14MP
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
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 file 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 grams (0.48 pounds) 165 grams (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $779 $160