Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FS25
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FS25 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The whole galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery and Panasonic FS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Panasonic FS25
V-Lux 20 | FS25 | |||
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Introduced | April 2010 | January 2009 | Newer by 15 months | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Leica V-Lux 20
FS25 | V-Lux 20 |
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Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Panasonic FS25
V-Lux 20 | FS25 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | |
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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 |