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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Leica V-Lux 20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FZ200 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
  • Launched April 2010
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Old Model is Panasonic FZ100
  • Replacement is Panasonic FZ300
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Leica V-Lux 20 and Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Leica and Panasonic. The resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was released 3 years before the FZ200 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Leica V-Lux 20 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the V-Lux 20 matches up against the FZ200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Panasonic FZ200

 V-Lux 20 FZ200 
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 FZ200 V-Lux 20 
RevealedJuly 2012April 2010More modern by 27 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Panasonic FZ200

 V-Lux 20 FZ200 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 20 has got physical measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ200 has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Compare the Leica V-Lux 20 and Panasonic FZ200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 20 against the FZ200.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 20 and FZ200 is 91 and 65 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 20 and FZ200.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you may want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged V-Lux 20 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
48
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Street photography information
Panasonic FZ200 Street photography information
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (588g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
46
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
good battery (540 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 20
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ200
63
lighter than competition (218g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
55
good battery (540 shots)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (588g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Landscape photography camera
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
48
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
good battery (540 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Vlogging camera
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
63
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone support
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others in class (588 grams)
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 20 and Panasonic FZ200
 Leica V-Lux 20Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Company Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica V-Lux 20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-04-20 2012-07-18
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 13.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 218g (0.48 lbs) 588g (1.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 114
Other
Battery life - 540 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $779 $499