Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FX48

Below is a thorough overview of the Leica V-Lux 20 and Panasonic FX48, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was revealed 15 months later than the FX48 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the V-Lux 20 scores versus the FX48 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 20 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The full galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery & Panasonic FX48 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 20 enjoys physical measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX48 has specifications of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Leica V-Lux 20 and Panasonic FX48 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the V-Lux 20 against the FX48.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 20 and FX48 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 20 and FX48.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files although you may want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher V-Lux 20 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.