Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic S1
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic S1 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Introduced January 2011
Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic S1 Overview
Here is a extended comparison of the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Panasonic S1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the S1 (12MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe V-Lux 20 was launched 8 months prior to the S1 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the V-Lux 20 grades vs the S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic S1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 20 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The complete galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery & Panasonic S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Panasonic S1
V-Lux 20 | S1 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Leica V-Lux 20
S1 | V-Lux 20 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | April 2010 | Fresher by 8 months |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Panasonic S1
V-Lux 20 | S1 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 20 comes with external dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Panasonic S1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 20 vs the S1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 20 and S1 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 20 and S1.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you should always factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older V-Lux 20 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Leica | Panasonic |
Model type | Leica V-Lux 20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-04-20 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.30 m | 3.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 218 gr (0.48 lb) | 117 gr (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 240 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $779 | $269 |