Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FX580

Let's look closer at the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FX580, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Leica and Panasonic. The resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was unveiled 15 months after the FX580 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the V-Lux 20 grades vs the FX580 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The full galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery and Panasonic FX580 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 20 has got external measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX580 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the V-Lux 20 and the FX580.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 20 and FX580 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 20 and FX580.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of pictures although you will want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent V-Lux 20 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.