Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FZ100

Lets look much closer at the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FZ100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was revealed 3 months before the FZ100 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Leica V-Lux 20 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the V-Lux 20 grades against the FZ100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The full galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery and Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 20 has got outside 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) and the Panasonic FZ100 has proportions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Check the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FZ100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the V-Lux 20 versus the FZ100.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 20 and FZ100 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 20 and FZ100.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FZ100 to resolve more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.