Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FZ47

In this article, we are reviewing the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Leica and Panasonic. The resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was launched 15 months earlier than the FZ47 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Leica V-Lux 20 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the V-Lux 20 grades against the FZ47 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 20 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. The complete galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery & Panasonic FZ47 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 20 has exterior dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ47 has specifications of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the V-Lux 20 against the FZ47.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 20 and FZ47 is 91 and 68 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The pic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 20 and FZ47.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you should always factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged V-Lux 20 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.