Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FZ35

Let's look more closely at the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the FZ35 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was announced 2 months earlier than the FZ35 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Leica V-Lux 20 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the V-Lux 20 grades vs the FZ35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The whole galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery and Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 20 features external dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ35 has specifications of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Contrast the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FZ35 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 20 versus the FZ35.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 20 and FZ35 is 91 and 72 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 20 and FZ35.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photographs but you need to take the production date of the products into consideration.