Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic SZ1

Below, we are matching up the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic SZ1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Leica and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and SZ1 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was launched 20 months earlier than the SZ1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the V-Lux 20 grades against the SZ1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery and Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 20 provides outer 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) whilst the Panasonic SZ1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic SZ1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the V-Lux 20 versus the SZ1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 20 and SZ1 is 91 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 20 and SZ1.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic SZ1 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 20 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.