Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FZ60
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![Leica V-Lux 20 front Leica V-Lux 20 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Leica-V-Lux-20/Leica-V-Lux-20-front.jpg)
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FZ60 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
- Introduced July 2012
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FZ60 Overview
Below is a in depth overview of the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Leica and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and FZ60 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
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The V-Lux 20 was brought out 3 years earlier than the FZ60 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Leica V-Lux 20 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the V-Lux 20 scores vs the FZ60 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FZ60 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 20 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60. The entire galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery & Panasonic FZ60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Panasonic FZ60
V-Lux 20 | FZ60 | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Leica V-Lux 20
FZ60 | V-Lux 20 | |||
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Introduced | July 2012 | ![]() | April 2010 | More recent by 27 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Panasonic FZ60
V-Lux 20 | FZ60 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FZ60 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 20 features outside dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ60 has measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).
Check out the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FZ60 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the V-Lux 20 compared to the FZ60.
![Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FZ60 size comparison Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FZ60 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-20-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ60-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 20 and FZ60 is 91 and 68 respectively.
![Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FZ60 top view buttons comparison Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FZ60 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-20-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ60-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FZ60 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 20 and FZ60.
Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FZ60 to result in greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older V-Lux 20 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
![Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FZ60 sensor size comparison Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FZ60 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-V-Lux-20-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ60-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-20-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ60-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Leica | Panasonic |
Model | Leica V-Lux 20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FZ62 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-04-20 | 2012-07-18 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Screen LCD Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 202 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.30 m | 13.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (30, 25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 218 gr (0.48 pounds) | 493 gr (1.09 pounds) |
Dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 450 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $779 | $350 |