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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Leica V-Lux 20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FS25 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 FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Panasonic FS25, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. The resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was announced 15 months after the FS25 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the V-Lux 20 grades vs the FS25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Panasonic FS25

 V-Lux 20 FS25 
IntroducedApril 2010January 2009Newer by 15 months
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 FS25 V-Lux 20 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Panasonic FS25

 V-Lux 20 FS25 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 20 has exterior 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 FS25 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Panasonic FS25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 20 against the FS25.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 20 and FS25 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The image here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 20 and FS25.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you may want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern V-Lux 20 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
26
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica V-Lux 20
Street photography with Panasonic FS25
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (218g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography details
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography details
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than average in class (218g)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography features
38
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
32
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FS25 Vlogging advice
30
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (218 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
28
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 20 and Panasonic FS25
 Leica V-Lux 20Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Brand Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica V-Lux 20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-04-20 2009-01-27
Physical type 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 gr (0.48 lbs) 148 gr (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $779 $230